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NATIONAL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and AGRIBITION HIGH SELLING BRED HEIFER

STEPPLER MISS 104A AGRIBITION

Thanks to Dale & Natalie McKay of Brandon for purchasing this daughter of Sparrows Seminole Thanks also to these buyers at… NATIONAL SALE

STEPPLER MISS BROOKE 98A Sparrows Seminole daughter Sold to Bina Charolais, Lawton, ND

STEPPLER MISS BROOKE 30B Sparrows Copenhagen daughter Sold to Dylan Grieve, Clipper Cattle Co., Fillmore, SK

A big thank you to all the out of province and country breeders who helped make the National a great event in Brandon. Brothers to these heifers will be featured in our

4th Annual Bull Sale March 24th, 2015 At the farm

STEPPLER MISS WATKINS 22B Sparrows Copenhagen daughter Sold to Kiernan Olson LEJ Charolais, Portage La Prairie

Box 7, Miami, MB R0G 1H0 Dan & Pat 204.435.2021 Andre & Katie 204.435.2463 Cell 204.750.1951 steppleran@hotmail.com • @steppler_andre www.stepplerfarms.com 6 miles west of Miami and 1.5 miles south Charolais Banner • December 2014

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POINTS TO PONDER

From the Field Helge By

I am writing this the day after Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. It was a great event again this year and I think it sums up the fall of 2014 to this point in time. There were bigger crowds watching the shows and sales and the prices in the sales were all higher than last year. Cattle people are smiling with lots of enthusiasm and optimism felt throughout the industry at every level. Since my last article there has been a lot of activity in the Charolais industry. Many fall shows and a number of sales have already taken place and they have all been very good with more participation. There are a number of new breeders showing up and more definitely looking over the fence. The attendance at the show at Agribition by other breed people was very interesting. There are the December sales still ahead, and the interest indicates they will be strong as well. In October I attended the Canadian Charolais Association Board Meetings which had some very interesting discussions on genomics and research projects. There are some great things to come as we move down the genomic path to having a genomically enhanced EPD, or GE EPD as it will be referred to. As we start to do more DNA testing on our herds, we also need to have the accurate performance data from birth to yearling as well as production records to go along with it. I have had questions from many breeders about teaming up with the American International Charolais Association on some of this work. Basically, we need to put all our DNA and theirs together to develop the training panels, or in other words, to help find the markers for all the traits at a higher accuracy. This does not mean we will be going back to a North American EPD but rather we will take the training panel information or Molecular Breeding Values and combine them with our 6

performance data that has developed our EPD to then have a GE EPD. You will not notice any difference in how the EPD are expressed just that the accuracies will be higher than before. We are also hoping to use the Molecular Breeding Values to move breeding cattle between Canada and the US with some genetic prediction rather than having to start these cattle without an EPD. There are still many questions to be answered and things to sort out, but we are heading in the right direction in my mind. I read a quote from a Genome speaker that I thought was worth putting in here. “We don’t need to educate the commercial producer to understand and use the technology, they will just benefit from it by seedstock producers utilizing it for selection.” (Saying commercial producers don’t understand it is a cop out. Seedstock producers need to utilize it to provide a superior product.) Genomics shortens the genetic interval. Genomics are new and very complicated if you wanted to understand exactly how it works, but it is like turning on a light switch. You don’t need to understand how the electricity is made or transported to be able to utilize the light that it produces. Genomics won’t replace the need for visual selection or many things we do now as breeders of livestock, just like EPD didn’t. What it will do is give us a more accurate measurement of animal’s genotype and allow us to make faster progress in selection criteria that we deem important. Another topic that has been buzzing around the industry is sustainable beef production. I have wondered what this meant and why McDonalds has chosen Canada to be a supplier of sustainable beef. Earlier this fall there was a worldwide conference on the topic in Sao Paulo, Brazil. One of our Canadian Charolais Youth Association alumni, Fawn Jackson was one of the panelists at this event. Fawn is Manager of Environment and Charolais Banner • December 2014

Sustainability for the Canadian Cattlemen Association. Fawn has played the lead role in setting up the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and is Canada’s representation on the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. The GRSB defines sustainable beef as a socially responsible, environmentally sound and economically viable product that prioritizes Planet (relevant principles: Natural Resources, Efficiency and Innovation, People and the Community); People (relevant principles: People and the Community and Food); Animals (relevant principles: Animal Health and Welfare, Efficiency and Innovation); and Progress (relevant principles: Natural Resources, People and the Community, Animal Health and Welfare, Food, Efficiency and Innovation). Another interesting event for me recently was helping with the first Charolais online sale in Canada. Prairie Cove Charolais held this for three days the end of October. The sale was very good but this type of sale will not be for everyone wanting to sell cattle. There is a lot of work ahead of it with the picturing and videoing and although there is not the work of hauling them to town or running them through a sale ring, there is a lot more time needed to be on the phones and visiting with potential buyers. There have been a lot more of these types of sales in the US, especially in the clubby calf market, with good results for those that do the work and have the reputation cattle. Speaking of sales, the spring bull sale season is just around the corner and Craig and I are already working on our picturing schedules for the many ads and catalogues for the sales that will be happening. I hope that your bull pens are looking good and that you will feed and promote them to their fullest potential. I believe we are poised for a great bull selling season but you still need to work on

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HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canadian National & Agribition Reserve Senior Champion Bull Sold to Majestic Cattle Co., Stettler, AB Also Ryan Knoll, Kendal, SK, who purchased HICKS ACCOUNTANT 52A from our show string at Agribition

ers at our Thanks to the buy ale Herd Reduction S is (3) B Bar D Charola lais Sunrise Charo ) Mark Pfeffer (2 n Garry Brow (2) Thomas Smith AJ Acres (3) h (4) Double C Ranc Eric Johnson rff Barry Ostendo Dwayne Horst John Fuller (4) is Royale Charola Kent Charlton

(3) Mercer Farms is (3) Potter Charola r (4) Marvin Streiche Garry Kelly (2) Brad Black (2) Mack Charolais (2) Garry Cornfield (2) Everett Leeder Blair Breman ) Harry Fergus (4 ) (2 t John Herbs (3) MRF Charolais lais Fondoak Charo

We now have the first tested, total homozygous polled Charolais herd in the World, with 60 females to calve this spring

Bryan Hicks 519-766-2816 bryan@vetclinics.ca 8156 Line 4, Arthur, ON Canada Located 1 hour west of the Toronto International Airport

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POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIR

Du Champ Helge By

J’écris ceci le lendemain de l’Expo Canadian Western Agribition de Regina c’était comme toujours l’évènement de l’automne. Cette année il y avait encore plus de gens aux shows et aux encans que l’an dernier. Les gens étaient souriants et démontraient beaucoup d’enthousiasme et d’optimiste envers l’industrie bovine. Depuis mon dernier article il y a eu beaucoup d’activités dans l’industrie du Charolais. Plusieurs shows et ventes d’automne ont eu lieu avec une très bonne participation. Il y a les ventes de décembre encore à venir pour 2014 et l’intérêt pour le Charolais indique qu’elles seront très bonnes. En octobre j’ai assisté aux réunions de l’ACC qui ont eu des discussions très intéressantes sur la génomique et les projets de recherche en ce sens. Il y a de grandes choses à venir et nous nous dirigeons dans la voie génomique et d’avoir un EPD génomiquement renforcé ou GE EPD comme il sera appelé. Comme nous commençons à travailler de plus en plus avec l’ADN dans nos troupeaux nous avons également besoin d’avoir des données de performance précise à la naissance et à un an, ainsi que des dossiers de production pour le confirmer. J’ai eu plusieurs questions d’éleveurs s’il serait intéressant de faire équipe avec ( American International Association Charolais ) sur certains de ces travaux. Fondamentalement nous devons mettre toutes nos données d’ADN ensemble pour développer des barèmes de formation, en d’autres termes nous aider à trouver des marqueurs pour tous les traits avec une plus grande précision.Cela ne signifie pas pour autant que nous reviendrons aux EPD de l’Amérique du nord, mais nous allons prendre l’information des barèmes de formation, ou la sélection des valeurs moléculaires combinées avec nos

données de performance qui ont développé nos EPD pour avoir un GE EPD. Vous ne verrez pas la différence dans la façon dont les EPD seront exprimés, juste que les précisions seront plus élevées qu’auparavant. Ce que nous espérons également faire c’est utiliser les valeurs de sélection moléculaire entre le Canada et les USA pour le transfert d’une prédiction génétique avec des bovins sans EPD. Il y a beaucoup de questions à se poser, et de choses à régler mais dans mon esprit nous nous dirigeons dans la bonne direction. J’ai lu une citation d’un orateur sur le génome et je pensais qu’il serait important de le partager. Nous n’avons pas besoin d’éduquer le producteur commercial pour comprendre et d’utiliser la technologie, ils vont tout simplement en profiter par les producteurs de semence qui l’utilisent pour la sélection.( Dire que les producteurs ne comprennent pas c’est une grosse erreur. Les producteurs de semences ont besoin de l’utiliser pour fournir un produit de qualité supérieur. La Génomique raccourcit l’intervalle génétique. La Génomique c’est nouveau et très compliqué, si vous voulez réellement comprendre comment cela fonctionne, c’est comme allumer un interrupteur de lumière. Vous n’avez pas besoin de comprendre comment l’électricité est faite ou transportée pour pouvoir l’utiliser. La Génomique ne remplacera pas la nécessité d’utiliser la sélection visuelle comme les éleveurs ont toujours fait. Ce qu’elle va faire c’est de vous donner des mesures plus précises du génotype de l’animal et de nous permettre de faire des progrès plus rapides dans les critères de sélection que nous jugeons importants. Un autre sujet qui a été en effervescence est la production durable de viande de bœuf. Je me suis demandé ce que cela signifiait et pourquoi Mc Donalds a choisi le Canada d’être un fournisseur de

viande de bœuf durable. Plutôt cet automne il y avait une conférence mondiale sur le sujet à Sao Paulo au Brésil.Une de nos anciennes de l’Association des Jeunes Charolais, Fawn Jackson était l’une des panélistes lors de cet évènement. Fawn est directrice de l’environnement et du développement durable pour l’Association Canadienne des Éleveurs de Bovins Fawn a joué le rôle principal dans la mise en place de la table ronde canadienne sur la viande de bovin durable et représenté le Canada à la table ronde mondiale de la viande de bovins durable. Le GRSB définit le bœuf durable comme un produit socialement responsable, respectueux de l’environnement et économiquement viable qui donne la priorité à la Planète dont les principes pertinents sont : (Ressources naturelles, l’efficacité et l’innovation, les gens et la communauté ) Personnes (Principes pertinents : peuples et la communauté et l’alimentation .Animaux (Principes pertinents : la santé animale et son bien‐être l’efficacité et l’innovation) Progrès (Principes pertinents : Ressources naturelles, les gens de la communauté, la santé animale et la protection de l’alimentation de l’efficacité et de l’innovation) Un autre évènement pour moi était d’aider pour la première vente en ligne de Charolais au Canada qui s’est tenue pendant trois jours à la fin d’octobre chez Prairie Cove Charolais. La vente a été très bonne mais ce type de vente n’est pas pour tous ceux qui veulent vendre du bétail. Il y a beaucoup de préparations à faire, prendre des photos et filmer, même si on est pas obligé de transporter les animaux et de les présenter dans un arène de vente il y a beaucoup de temps à mettre sur les appels téléphonique et les visites d’acheteurs potentiels. Il y a de ce genre de ventes aux USA en particulier dans le (club calf) avec de très bons résultats et ont très bonnes réputation. Parlant de ventes la saison

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CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWS

Annual Semen Auction Sarah Weinbender, National Board President

Happy December everyone! I hope this finds you all keeping warm and getting ready for the holiday season. I had the opportunity to spend time at both the Manitoba Livestock Expo and Agribition this past month and would like to congratulate the exhibitors for bringing cattle that showcased Charolais in a positive way. It was very exciting to see so much enthusiasm surrounding not only the Charolais breed, but the cattle industry as a whole. With sale prices soaring across the country I am looking forward to the spring bull sale season! It has been an exciting time for the National Board as well! Our annual semen auction fundraiser was held in conjunction with the Charolais National Sale at the Manitoba Livestock Expo at the beginning of November. The National Board would like to send a huge thank you to our Semen Auction sponsors: Sliding Hills Charolais, Future Farms, Wilgenbusch Charolais, Hunter Charolais, Horseshoe E Charolais, Rolling Acres Charolais, Whiskey Hollow Charolais, J&J Trust, Linskov‐Thiel Ranch, Domek Charolais, Eaton Charolais, Southern Cattle Co. and Wright Charolais for providing us with a fantastic set of bulls to offer as well as our semen auction purchasers: Steppler Farms,

Rosso Charolais, McCaw Livestock and C2 Charolais. With the support and generosity of these breeders the fundraiser was a success, with all of the proceeds going towards the CCYA Leadership Scholarships that will be presented at the July Conference and Show. At Agribition, the Saskatchewan Charolais youth had an exciting opportunity made possible by Beck Farms of Milestone, Sk. The Beck family donated Becks Sassy 9B for a raffle fundraiser with all proceeds going towards the upcoming CCYA Conference and Show, July 22‐25 in Yorkton, SK. The heifer was won by McLeod Livestock, Cochrane AB and Kay‐R Land & Cattle Ltd., Waskatenau, AB then offered for sale and purchased by Steppler Farms, Miami MB. The Saskatchewan youth would like to extend their appreciation to the Beck, McLeod, Phillips and Steppler families as well as thank everyone who supported the auction by purchasing tickets! The fundraiser was an enormous success and will go towards making CCYA 2015 one to remember! At the end of October we unveiled our brand new website! If you haven’t had a chance to check it out be sure to visit youth.charolais.com. Be sure to watch our website, Facebook, and Twitter for upcoming news and changes following our annual National Board Winter Meeting coming up first weekend in January as

CCYA NATIONAL BOARD charolaisyouth@gmail.com President: Sarah Weinbender sarah.weinbender@gmail.com Vice-President: Shae-Lynn Evans evans32s@uregina.ca Treasurer: Courtney Black petunia-101@hotmail.com Secretary: Tomina Jackson tomi_j_@hotmail.com Director: Luke Marshall lsm742@mail.usask.ca Director: Megan McLeod rmeganmcleod@rvschools.ab.ca Director: Wyatt Ching gw.ching@sasktel.net Director: Rachael Verwey verweyr@myumanitoba.ca 2015 CCYA Conference & Show Exec. President: Sarah Weinbender sarah.weinbender@gmail.com Vice-President: Wyatt Ching jppreston223@gmail.com Sec-Treas: Laura Weinbender CCYA Provincial Advisors SK: Suzanne Smyth suzannetylersmyth@gmail.com ON: Billie-Jo Saunders dbjsaunders@gmail.com MB: Donna Jackson Jackson7@mymts.net AB: Kasey Phillips kphillips@mcsnet.ca Youth Coordinator: Kirstin Sparrow kp.sparrow@hotmail.com

well as information on our Genetics program that will open in first thing in the New Year. This program is an excellent opportunity for our juniors to choose semen from leading bulls in the industry for use in their own females! From everyone at the CCYA National Board, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

FROM THE FIELD, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 staying in touch with past customers and getting the best pictures for the promotion of them to maximize

your returns If you have any questions, or Craig Scott or I can be of any assistance,

please don’t hesitate to drop us a line. Until next time, Helge

DU CHAMP, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 de vente de taureaux est à nos portes. J’espère que vos parcs de taureaux se développent bien et qu’avec une bonne nourriture ils atteindrons leur plein potentiel. Je m’attends à une très forte demande pour nos ventes de

taureaux cette année, mais il faut toujours rester en contact avec nos clients des années passées et leur fournir une bonne promotion qui vous met en valeur pour maximiser vos rendements. Charolais Banner • December 2014

Si vous avez des questions Craig Scott et moi pouvons vous aider en tout temps n’hésitez pas à nous laisser un message. À la prochaine, Helge 9

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION 2320, 41st Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 403.250.9242 F 403.291.9324 www.charolais.com @canCharolais www.facebook.com/cdncharolais PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES: ALBERTA President: Lyle Bignell, Stettler Secretary: Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis SASKATCHEWAN President: Greg Gilliland, Carievale Secretary: Dave Blechinger, Rosetown MANITOBA President: Shawn Airey, Rivers Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: Brad Buchanan, Victoria Harbour Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau Secretary: Laurent Jourdain, Saint-Hyacinthe MARITIMES President: Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PE Secretary: Jennifer MacDonald, St. Mary’s, Kent Co., NB STAFF: General Manager: MEL REEKIE Registry Manager: LOIS CHIVILO Registry: JUDY CUMMER French Membership: ANNE BRUNET CharolaisEnFrancais@gmail.com EXECUTIVE: PRESIDENT: BRENT SAUNDERS RR 3, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519.986.4165 C 519-372-6196 F 519.986.4273 email: saunders@bmts.com 1st VICE-PRESIDENT: BRIAN COUGHLIN RR3 1012 Snake River Line, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 613.646.9741 C 613.312.0270 email: bh.cornerview@gmail.com 2nd VICE-PRES: ROD McLEOD 293113 Twp Rd 263, Rockyview County, AB T4A 0N5 403.932.4622 C 403.540.7986 F 403.250.8928 rodmcl@telus.net PAST PRESIDENT: WADE BECK Box 5, Lang, SK S0G 2W0 306.436.4564 C 306.436.7458 F 306.436.4553 email: wcbeck@sasktel.net DIRECTORS: RICKY MILTON 4558 Route 19, Nine Mile Creek, PEI C0A 1H2 902.675.3091 C 902.393.8699 email: rmilton@upei.ca BERNARD BEGIN 1630 Rg St-Martin, Ste-Marie, PQ G6E 3A8 418.387.7514 C 418.389.7181 F 418.387.5623 email: louberfarm@hotmail.com ANDRE STEPPLER Box 248, Miami, MB R0G 1H0 204.435.2463 C 204.750.1951 F 204-435-2021 steppleran@hotmail.com DARWIN ROSSO 78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 rosso.c@sasktel.net DORY GERRARD RR 2, Innisfail, AB T4G 1T7 403.227.5632 C 403.302.1016 F 403.227.2583 email: gerrardcattle@gmail.com TRAVIS FOOT Box 414, Esther, AB T0J 1H0 403.664.3167 C 403.664.0961 Travis@bigskyrealestate.ca

K E E P I N G Track T E N I R Compte FALL BOARD MEETINGS Fall Board meetings were held in Calgary on October 19 & 20. There were a number of topics at hand this year and a productive meeting ensued. For personal reasons, John Wilgenbusch stepped down from the CCA Board of Directors. The Board will not be replacing the Provincial Director position for Saskatchewan at the present time but will at the next CCA Annual General Meeting. Brian Coughlin was elected First‐Vice President and Rod McLeod was elected to the Executive Committee as Second‐Vice President. Committee Chairs have confirmed their committees and are working diligently; enthusiastic plans and results are no doubt forthcoming. Doug Blair continues to work closely with the Breed Improvement Committee and the CCA in the area of genomics and what route the Association can take to incorporate genomics in our EPD evaluations. There has been thorough communication with AGI, Iowa State and AICA that is better preparing us for the future. CCA is now completing ALL DNA samples with SNP technology. The key to a solid DNA result is to start with a quality sample. It’s never really too early for a DNA test, but it can unfortunately be too late. Please request your DNA forms from the CCA Office. When submitting your samples its best to have a minimum of 65 hairs per animal. Breeders submitting insufficient samples will be subjected to additional fees. The EYE Committee would like to commend the youth that applied for the 2014 CCA Scholarships; the applications are getting tougher to narrow down each year as the calibre of submissions keeps getting stronger! Congratulations to Shae‐Lynn Evans of Kenaston, SK as the 2014 Recipient of the $1500 Dale Norheim Memorial Scholarship and to both Chloe Gresel of Erin, ON and Jade Marshall of Red Deer County, AB as the successful applicants receiving the two $1000 CCA Scholarships.

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The CCA has finalised details to continue our support of the Kinsella Project that is researching the “Improvement of cow feed efficiency and the production of consistent quality beef using molecular breeding values for RFI and carcass traits”. Kinsella has 125 purebred Charolais cows and are working to develop genomically enhanced EPDs for Residual Feed Intake and Carcass quality traits by optimizing their herd and its progeny. The project is a joint effort with various industry partners and utilizes the GrowSafe feed system. The 2014 Canadian National Show and Sale were an outstanding success in Brandon, MB. There was an enthusiastic buzz in the barn with over 110 head exhibited and a record National Sale average of $6797. The 2015 CCA Annual General Meeting will be an event you won’t want to miss as its being held in Friendly Manitoba, early summer! Canada will host the World as we welcome the International Charolais community for the 2015 World Charolais Technical Conference, June 22 through 30. The Conference will begin in Regina, SK and wrap up in Calgary, AB. The agenda promises to provide a mix of research facilities, feedlot and seedstock; as an added bonus we’ll have a glimpse into traditional Western Heritage with the Ponoka Stampede. Meeting topics throughout the conference will look into genomics, agricultural advocacy and sustainability.

REGISTRY REMINDERS • CCA Memberships are due January 1, 2015. Please report any change of account information to the office as soon as possible • All WHE females are to be enrolled January 1, 2015 • The CCA office will close for the holiday season on December 24 and reopen Friday, January 2, 2015. If you experience any trouble with your WHE during this time you can email the CCA office and we’ll be happy to help you after January 2 (late fees will not apply).

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NOUVELLES DE L’ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE CHAROLAIS Le Conseil d’administration s’est réuni cet automne à Calgary les 19 & 20 octobre. Il y avait un bon nombre de sujets à adresser cette année, mais un déroulement productif a fait que tous les points ont été discutés. Pour des raisons personnelles, John Wilgenbusch a démissionné du Conseil d’administration de l’ACC. Le Conseil ne remplacera pas la position de directeur provincial pour la Saskatchewan pour l’instant, mais le poste sera combler à la prochaine réunion générale annuelle de l’association. Brian Coughlin a été élu premier vice‐président et Rod McLeod a été élu au Comité exécutif comme Second Vice‐Président. Les Présidents de comités ont maintenant confirmé et ils ont commencé leur travail. Doug Blair continue de collaborer étroitement avec le Comité d’amélioration de la race et l’ACC dans le domaine de la génomique pour les voies que l’Association peut prendre envers l’intégration de la génomique dans nos évaluations de l’EPD. Il y a eu une communication approfondie avec AGI (Angus Genetics Inc.), l’Université de l’Iowa et AICA (l’association américaine) pour mieux nous préparer à l’avenir. L’Association Canadienne Charolaise n’utilise que la méthode SNP pour tous les échantillons d’ADN maintenant. La clé pour un résultat solide d’ADN est de commencer avec un échantillon de qualité. Il n’est jamais trop tôt pour un test d’ADN, mais il peut, malheureusement, être trop tard. Veuillez demander vos formulaires d’ADN du Bureau de l’ACC. Lorsque vous soumettez vos échantillons, il est préférable d’avoir un minimum de 65 poils par animal. Les éleveurs qui soumettent des échantillons insuffisants, seront soumis à des frais supplémentaires. Le Comité EYE tiens à féliciter les jeunes éleveurs qui ont appliqué pour des bourses d’études en 2014 ; les applications deviennent de plus en plus difficiles à affiner à chaque année car le calibre des présentations ne cesse de se renforcir! Félicitations à Shae‐Lynn Evans de Kenaston (Saskatchewan), qui est le bénéficiaire de la bourse Dale Norheim Memorialde 1500$ et à ChloeGresel d’Erin, ON et Jade Marshall du comté de Red Deer, AB qui sont les candidats

qui recevront les deux bourses de 1000$. L’ACC a finalisé les détails pourcontinuer le soutien au projet Kinsella qui effectue des recherches sur «l’amélioration de l’efficacité alimentaire envers une production de viande bovine de qualité constante en utilisant les valeurs de la sélection moléculaire». La station de recherche de Kinsella a 125 vaches Charolais pur‐sang et cherchent à développer des EPD génomiquementrehaussés pour les caractères d’efficacité alimentaire et de carcasse en optimisant leur troupeau et ses descendants. Le projet est une collaboration avec divers partenaires de l’industrie et utilise le système d’alimentation GrowSafe. L’exposition nationale canadienne de 2014 et la vente ont été un succès exceptionnel à Brandon, au Manitoba. Il yavait un buzz enthousiaste dans les étables avec plus de 110 têtes exposées et une moyenne record pour la vente nationale de 6797$. Le Manitoba sera aussi l’hôte pour l’Assemblée générale annuelle de 2015 qui sera un événement à ne pas manquer au début de l’été! Nous avons bien hâte d’ouvrir nos portes à la communauté internationale Charolais pour la Conférence technique mondiale de 2015qui aura lieu du 22 juin au 30. La Conférence commencera à Regina, en Saskatchewan et se terminera à Calgary, en Alberta. L’ordre du jour promet d’offrir une combinaison de stations de recherche, parcs d’engraissement et élevages pur‐sang ; en prime, nous aurons un aperçu de l’héritage traditionnel Western avec le Stampede de Ponoka. Les sujets de réunion tout au long de la Conférence se pencheront sur la génomique, l’agriculture en générale et la production soutenue.

QUELQUES RAPPELS; • Vos frais d’adhésion sont dus le 1er janvier 2015. Assurez‐vous de nous faire parvenir tout changement à vos coordonnées • Toutes vos femelles doivent être enrôlées au 1er janvier, 2015 • Le bureau de l’association sera fermé du 24 décembre au 2 janvier. Si vous avez besoin d’aide avec vos enrôlements, svp faites nous parvenir vos questions par courriel et nous vous répondrons le 2 janvier. Vous ne serez pas pénaliser dans un cas où vous avez besoin d’assistance.

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REPRÉSENTANTS PROVINCIAUX: ALBERTA President: Lyle Bignell, Stettler Secretary: Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis SASKATCHEWAN President: Greg Gilliland, Carievale Secretary: Dave Blechinger, Rosetown MANITOBA President: Shawn Airey, Rivers Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: Brad Buchanan, Victoria Harbour Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau Secretary: Laurent Jourdain, Saint-Hyacinthe MARITIMES President: Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PE Secretary: Jennifer MacDonald, St. Mary’s, Kent Co., NB Personnel: General Manager: MEL REEKIE Registry Manager: LOIS CHIVILO Registry: JUDY CUMMER French Membership: Anne Brunet CharolaisEnFrancais@gmail.com EXÉCUTIF: PRESIDENT: BRENT SAUNDERS RR 3, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519.986.4165 C 519-372-6196 F 519.986.4273 email: saunders@bmts.com 1st VICE-PRESIDENT: BRIAN COUGHLIN RR3 1012 Snake River Line, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 613.646.9741 C 613.312.0270 email: bh.cornerview@gmail.com 2nd VICE-PRES: ROD McLEOD 293113 Twp Rd 263, Rockyview County, AB T4A 0N5 403.932.4622 C 403.540.7986 F 403.250.8928 rodmcl@telus.net PAST PRESIDENT: WADE BECK Box 5, Lang, SK S0G 2W0 306.436.4564 C 306.436.7458 F 306.436.4553 email: wcbeck@sasktel.net DIRECTEURS: RICKY MILTON 4558 Route 19, Nine Mile Creek, PEI C0A 1H2 902.675.3091 C 902.393.8699 email: rmilton@upei.ca BERNARD BEGIN 1630 Rg St-Martin, Ste-Marie, PQ G6E 3A8 418.387.7514 C 418.389.7181 F 418.387.5623 email: louberfarm@hotmail.com ANDRE STEPPLER Box 248, Miami, MB R0G 1H0 204.435.2463 C 204.750.1951 F 204-435-2021 steppleran@hotmail.com DARWIN ROSSO 78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 rosso.c@sasktel.net DORY GERRARD RR 2, Innisfail, AB T4G 1T7 403.227.5632 C 403.302.1016 F 403.227.2583 email: gerrardcattle@gmail.com TRAVIS FOOT Box 414, Esther, AB T0J 1H0 403.664.3167 C 403.664.0961 Travis@bigskyrealestate.ca

The CCA staff wish our members and Charolais friends a safe and enjoyable festive season! De la part de toute l’équipe de l’Association Canadienne Charolais, nous vous souhaitons de très joyeuses fêtes!

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NEWS

Charolais Life This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email charolaisbanner@gmail.com for print in upcoming issues.

It’s a Boy!

together to photograph cattle and family sessions. Suzanne is the daughter of Murray and Nicole Blake, Wood River Charolais, McCord, Saskatchewan. Blake – Martin Wed

Gunner Tex Kai McInnis‐Siddall was born August 10th, weighing 8 lb., 2 oz., to Jacy McInnis and Brad Siddall. He’s a welcomed addition to Fundy Charolais Farm, Amherst, Nova Scotia. It’s a Boy! Matthew and Jennie Ormiston are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their son Emerson John Ormiston, born August 20, weighing 10 lb., 3 oz. Big sister Amelia and big brother Cameron are excited. He was welcomed by loving grandparents Michael and Christine Ormiston, of Windyview Farm, Omemee, Ontario. Blake – Smyth Wed Suzanne Blake and Tyler Smyth were married July 26th in Swift Current. They reside on a farm at Herbert where they operate Flat‐ Top Cattle Co. and plan to have purebred Charolais, show steers and club calves. Suzanne is a CCYA Alumni and current SCYA Adult Advisor and is employed by Novartis Animal Health. Tyler is Territorial Manager for JayDee Ag‐ Tech in Swift Current. They also work 12

Shane Blake and Ann Marie Martin were married August 9th in McCord, SK. Shane farms in McCord on the family operation with Charolais, Red Angus and commercial cattle. Ann Marie is a daycare worker and works in the Prairie View Health Centre. Shane is a CCYA Alumni and son of Murray and Nicole Blake, Wood River Charolais, McCord, Saskatchewan. Van Buuren – Wheelans Wed Jenna Van Burren, Van Buuren Charolais, Pipestone, MB and Cody Wheelans were married on July 26th, at the farm near Tilston, Manitoba. Nesbitts Receive Award

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A Scugog Township family was recognized with the Durham Farm Connections Farm Family Award at the Celebrate Agriculture Gala held on Oct. 16 at the Royal Ashburn Golf Course. Steve Ritchie of CIBC presented the award to Trevor, Lorraine, Scott and Andrea, Ryan and Allison Nesbitt of Cedardale Farms, a multi‐generational farm family with deep roots in the local community. The Durham Farm Connections Family Farm Award acknowledges an intergenerational farm family with a history of progressive achievements and community service. The Nesbitts have hosted countless 4‐ H meetings and have held producer workshops at their farm. They are environmental stewards, using minimum tillage practices, cover crops and rotational grazing. In 2010 they received the Ontario Pasture Award from the Ontario Forage Council. In addition to their purebred Charolais cattle, they crop more than 1,500 acres, growing a variety of traditional and specialty crops. With two sons and their families now home farming, they continue to develop their marketing strategy and in 2004 held their first on‐farm bull sale, welcoming buyers from across Canada as well as opening their farm gate to neighbors looking for fellowship and a good lunch. All members of the family are involved in the community, volunteering with Lindsay Exhibition, Durham Region Cattlemen’s Association, Ontario Charolais Association, 4‐H Ontario and more.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who supported my program over the last 45 years. It has really been good being a part of this great breed. A special thanks to these buyers for making my dispersal sale a great success. I wish everyone the best of luck with these Full French cattle.

Wilkie Charolais (6) Good Anchor Charolais (8) Byron Wilkie (3) Gilliland Bros., SK Mulkay Cattle Co. (5) EZ Ranch (3) M&L Cattle Co., ON (4) Stephen Charolais Farm, SK Don & Wanda Wilkie (2)

Maple Leaf Charolais (5) Barry Spady (3) XXX Farms Stone Creek Farms (2) Tim Davidson (2) Clifford Wilkie Scott Walstrom (3) Prairie Schooner Charolais Ian Land

When I started in the Charolais business it was as J.C. Hoff and Sons and now my sons Jan, Tyler, Jody and Ryne Hoff will be continuing on the Bar Punch cattle operation with some of the many embryos produced over the years… all Full French, many polled. I look forward to seeing you all in the future.

Bar Punch John Hoﬀ Ranch 403-528-4150

Box 418 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G2

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OPPORTUNITY

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Jolene Noble, Canadian Cattlemen's Association CYL Program Coordinator

A national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Program provides industry specific training and mentorship opportunities to young producers between the ages of 18 and 35. CYL participants have the opportunity to explore a potential career choice or involvement with a provincial/national producer organization, while gaining the expertise and business acumen necessary to sustain the cattle industry into the future. Each year 16 CYLs are accepted into

the program and are then paired with industry leaders to begin their mentorship. CYLs have access to a $2000 budget to spend on expenses generated by attending events such as the CCA SemiAnnual Meeting, Beef Value Chain Round Table, and various industry events as well as meeting with their mentor. CYL presents its participants with the opportunity to travel internationally. CYL has sent delegates to events such as ILCUSA, CanadaUS Roundtable discussions, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Annual Convention, and Five Nations Beef Alliance Conference. There is a strong advocacy component to the

program with CYLs working at educational booths at events like the Toronto Royal Winter Fair and Calgary Stampede. The CYLs also have the opportunity to participate in training workshops for business skill development, board governance and succession planning. We are now accepting applications for CYL 2015 until January 21, 2015! These applications as well as additional information on the program are available on our website at www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com or by contacting Jolene Noble at the office 1‐403‐275‐8558, cell 1‐780‐887‐9446, or email noblej@cattle.ca

PHILLIPS FARMS CHAROLAIS Thank you to HAWKIN LIVESTOCK, Glenavon, for purchasing our Agribition consignment and to everyone that showed interest and bid.

Phillips Farms

CHAROLAIS

Kurtis & Kristy Phillips Box 357, Estevan, SK S4A 2A4

PFC MISS BIANCA 403B

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BAKER/EMB & MEDONTE WIN

The Royal The Royal Agricultural Winterfair Charolais Show November 7, 2014 • Toronto, ON Judge: Levi Jackson, Sedley, SK 65 Entries (A BOSS Show)

Females Born in 2014 Split 1 1. S.S.S. BERETTA GIRL 5B (XAL All Fired Up 6Z), Stevenson Show Stock, Acton; 2. MEDONTE SHE’S FIRED UP 17B ((XAL All Fired Up 6Z), Medonte Charolais, Hillsdale; 3. HICKS BRULEE 46B (KCM Tribulation 937W), Hicks Charolais, Arthur. Females Born in 2014 Split 2 1. ECHO SPRING MIRABELLE 88B (D R Revelation 467), Echo Spring Charolais, Hawkestone; 2. SHARODON 33C BEWITCHED 7B (D R Revelation 467), Sharodon Farms, Omemee; 3. CORNERVIEW XTRA BLISS 16B (VFF Time Out 172Y), Cornerview Charolais, Cobden; 4. ROLLIN ACRES JENEAN 13B (Rollin Acres Oh Yeah 8X), Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Shelburne; 5. MEDONTE BASHFUL 14B (TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET), Medonte Charolais. Females Born in 2014 Split 3 1. BRIDOR BARBIE 17B (KEYS All

State 149X), Bridor Charolais, Mount Forest; 2. ANNUROC MISS BONNIE 2B (XAL Firestruck 3Z), Annuroc Charolais, Mooretown; 3. MEDONTE STARSTRUCK 5B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Medonte Charolais; 4. SUNRISE REMY JBF 13B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Sunrise Charolais, Staynor; 5. ANNUROC BARBIE DOLL 3B (XAL Firestruck 3Z), Annuroc Charolais. Heifer Calf Champion ECHO SPRING MIRABELLE 88B, Echo Spring Charolais Reserve Heifer Calf Champion BRIDOR BARBIE 17B, Bridor Charolais Females Born in 2013 Split 1 1. MEDONTE CAN’T TOUCH 16A (TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET), EMB Charolais, Hawkestone & Medonte Charolais; 2. BPL ANNABELLE 14A (Golden Meadow Winner 9W), Golden Meadow Farms, Earlton; 3. LAE ANGELA 3127A (Winn Mans Vistazo 740X), Annuroc Charolais; 4. JDP APRIL PACK 30A (Gerrard Jambalaya 10X), Packer Charolais, Chatsworth.

Females Born in 2013 Split 2 1. CEDARDALE AURORA 104A (WDZ Firemaker 6062 P ET), Stevenson Show Stock; 2. WHITEWATER APHRODITE 3A (Sparrows Fargo 811U), WhiteWater Livestock, Haley Station; 3. MISS PRAIRIE COVE 317A (TR Mr Fire Water 5729RET), Blue Mountains Charolais, Clarksburg; 4. SHARODON ALWAYS MADE EASY 16A (Shelco Made Easy 512R), Sharodon Farms; 5. SUNRISE SWEETY 26A (Sunrise Sunburst 21Y), Sunrise Charolais. Females Born in 2013 Split 3 1. CEDARDALE MISS 30A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), Cedardale Charolais, Nestleton; 2. ECHO SPRING MIRABELLE 8A (D R Revelation 467), EMB Charolais; 3. OCC MISS FABULOUS 303A (Shelco Made Easy 512R), O’Neill Cattle Company & KJO Cattle Company, Priceville; 4. ROLLIN ACRES HARMANY 32A (PCFL Wildfire 9T), Rollin’ Acres Charolais; 5. HDT RXR EMMA 14A (JSR Xylon 5X), Rollin’ Acres Charolais & R&R Charolais, Mulmur. Junior Champion Female CEDARDALE MISS 30A, Cedardale Charolais Reserve Junior Champion Female MEDONTE CANT TOUCH 16A, EMB Charolais & Medonte Charolais

Grand Champion Female – ECHO SPRING MIRABELLE 88B, Echo Spring Charolais

Reserve Grand Champion Female – CEDARDALE MISS 30A, Cedardale Charolais

Grand Champion Bull – BAKER FARMS ZUMA 4Z, Baker Farms

Reserve Grand Champion Bull – CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A, Cornerview Charolais

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Females Born in 2012 with Calf 1. ECHO SPRINGS ZOEY 61Z (EC/CY Millionaire 705N P, calf ‐ D R Revelation 467), Medonte Charolais; 2. CEDARDALE MISS ZAHARA 115Z (Cedardale Winchester 70W, calf ‐ KEYS All State 149X), Stevenson Show Stock; 3. BAKER FARMS ZAGGUCI 8Z (Gerrard Montezuma 6T, calf ‐ TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Baker Farms, Madoc. Females Born Prior to 2012 with Calf 1. ROLLIN ACRES DAZZLE 807U (Rollin Acres Top Notch 9P, calf ‐ TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Bridor Charolais; 2. CORNERVIEW YOUR FAV 19Y (Sparrows Coach 467S, calf ‐ Sparrows Barlow 254Z), Cornerview Charolais.

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CORNERVIEW/DUBUC WIN

Expo Boeuf Expo Boeuf Charolais Show October 11, 2014 • Victoriaville, QC Judge: Michel Gagné, Asbestos, QC 52 Entries (A BOSS Show)

Yamaska 90Y), Ranch Ostiguy; 2. HICKS ACCOUNTANT 52A (WESC Hicks Revolver 14R), Hicks Charolais, Arthur, ON.

Bulls Born in 2014 1. OBR NEW DIRECTION 1B (WR Wrangler W601), Outback Ranch Land & Cattle, Simond, NB; 2. DUBUC BAHO 432B (Shelco Made Easy 512R), Dubuc Charolais, Ste‐ Eulalie; 3. CORNERVIEW TIME BOMB 9B (VFF Time Out 172Y), Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON; 4. POST BROADWAY 939B (KEYS All State 149X), Ranch Ostiguy Charolais, St‐Cesaire; 5. SJB BERT 403B (Trezegoal), Ferme Janick Bouffard, Stanstead‐Est.

Bulls Born in 2013 Split 3 1. CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), Cornerview Charolais; 2. POST ARCHIBALD 90A (PCC Sudden Impact 848U), Ranch Ostiguy; 3. SIR COUJO JAY 303A (Rosso Zephyr 27N), Ferme Coujo Charolais, Notre‐Dame‐du‐Bon‐Conseil. Junior Champion Bull CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A, Cornerview Charolais Reserve Junior Champion Bull POST ALASKA 836A, Ranch Ostiguy

Bull Calf Champion OBR NEW DIRECTION 1B, Outback Ranch Land & Cattle

Bull Born in 2012 1. HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z (Hicks Remington 31U), Hicks Charolais.

Reserve Bull Calf Champion DUBUC BAHO 432B, Dubuc Charolais

Bull Born Prior to 2012 1. CMED TIMAY WATSON 6Y (Bar J Silverado 14S), Claude Lemay, Des‐Lauren.

Bulls Born in 2013 Split 1 1. MRF RED RALLY 107A (KBK Rally 24T), MRF Charolais, Kingsey‐Falls. Bulls Born in 2013 Split 2 1. POST ALASKA 836A (POST

Senior Champion Bull HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z, Hicks Charolais

Reserve Senior Champion Bull CMED TIMAY WATSON 6Y, Claude Lemay Grand Champion Bull CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A, Cornerview Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Bull OBR NEW DIRECTION 1B, Outback Ranch Land & Cattle Females Born in 2014 1. DUBUC BELLA 430B (Shelco Made Easy 512R), Dubuc Charolais; 2. CORNERVIEW BOMBSHELL 3B (VFF Time Out 172Y), Cornerview Charolais; 3. SJB BELLA 402B (Mr Louber Winner 817W), Ferme Janick Bouffard; 4. CORNERVIEW YOUR BABE 15B (Sparrows Barlow 254Z), Cornerview Charolais; 5. MISS COUJO RED 401B (KBK Rally 24T), Ferme Coujo. Futurity Female Champion DUBUC BELLA 430B, Dubuc Charolais Reserve Futurity Female Champion CORNERVIEW BOMBSHELL 3B, Cornerview Charolais Females Born in 2013 Split 1 1. CMED TIMAY HALONA 90A (EC New Trend 6G Pld), Claude Lemay; 2. CMED TIMAY FABIA 120A (Tamilly), Claude Lemay; 3. CMED TIMAY ABELLA 32A (Footprints Ranchhand 835U), Claude Lemay.

Grand Champion Bull – CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A, Cornerview Charolais

Grand Champion Female – DUBUC BELLA 430B, Dubuc Charolais

Reserve Grand Champion Bull – OBR NEW DIRECTION 1B, Outback Ranch Land & Cattle

Reserve Grand Champion Female – CORNERVIEW YOUR BABE 15B, Cornerview Charolais

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Females Born in 2013 Split 2 1. POST AUDALIE 119A (POST Yamaska 90Y), Ranch Ostiguy; 2. MISS COUJO LITE 314A (WKL Mr. Big Shot 212S), Ferme Coujo. Females Born in 2013 Split 3 1. LAE ABBY 322A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), Blackbern Farm, Foresters Fall, ON; 2. CMED TIMAY NOUMA 904A (PCC Sudden Impact 848U), Claude Lemay; 3. SJB ANNABELLE 259A (Trezegoal), Ferme Janick Bouffard; 4. WHITEWATER APHRODITE 3A (Sparrows Fargo 811U), WhiteWater Livestock, Haley Station, ON; 5. POST AGOSTINA 174A (POST continued on page 18

TORONTO ROYAL, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Senior Champion Female ECHO SPRINGS ZOEY 61Z, Medonte Charolais Reserve Senior Champion Female ROLLIN ACRES DAZZLE 807U, Bridor Charolais Grand Champion Female ECHO SPRING MIRABELLE 88B, Echo Spring Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Female CEDARDALE MIS 30A, Cedardale Charolais Bulls Born in 2014 Split 1 1. BRIDOR BIRLEY 40B (Bridor Zander 34Z), Birdor Charolais. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 2 1. ECHO SPRINGS BOUNTY 123B (PCFL Chieftan 25X), Echo Spring Charolais; 2. CEDARDALE BIZMARK 104B (Merit Roundup 9508W), 3. CEDARDALE BRILLIANCE 119B (KEYS All State 149X), Cedardale Charolais; 4. ROLLIN ACRES BIG BANG 25B (SCF You Betcha 94Y), Rollin’ Acres Charolais; 5. XAL BISHOP 16B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Medonte Charolais. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 3 1. CEDARDALE BENTLEY 58S (Merit Roundup 9508W), Cedardale Charolais; 2. BRIDOR BEAMER 47B (TR PZC MR TURTON 0794 ET), Bridor Charolais; 3. CORNERVIEW

TIME BOMB 9B (VFF Time Out 172Y), Cornerview Charolais; 4. ROLLIN ACRES ZIP 12B (SCF You Betcha 94Y), Rollin’ Acres Charolais; 5. JSR WESC HERITAGE 38B (Merit Roundup 9508W), Where Eagles Soar Charolais, Markdale. Bull Calf Champion CEDARDALE BENTLEY 47B, Cedardale Charolais Reserve Bull Calf Champion ECHO SPRINGS BOUNTY 123B, Echo Spring Charolais Bulls Born in 2013 1. CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), Cornerview Charolais; 2. XAL FIRE IT UP 5A (TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET), M&L Cattle Co., Indian River & Medonte Charolais; 3. ROLLIN ACRES AVALANCHE 8A (SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T), Rollin’ Acres Charolais & Aridale Farms, Elmvale. Junior Bull Champion CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A, Cornerview Charolais Reserve Junior Bull Champion XAL FIRE IT UP 5A, M&L Cattle Co. & Medonte Charolais Bulls Born in 2012 1. BAKER FARMS ZUMA 4Z (Gerrard Montezuma 6T), Baker Farms; 2. ROLLIN ACRES TOP SHELF 4Z (PCFL Ultimate 14R), Rollin Acres Charolais.

Senior Champion Bull BAKER FARMS ZUMA 4Z, Baker Farms Reserve Senior Champion Bull ROLLIN ACRES TOP SHELF 4Z, Rollin Acres Charolais Grand Champion Bull BAKER FARMS ZUMA 4Z, Baker Farms Reserve Grand Champion Bull CORNERVIEW ATLAS 26A, Cornerview Charolais Best Pair of Bulls 1. Cedardale Charolais; 2. Cornerview Charolais; 3. Baker Farms; 4. Rollin’ Acres Charolais; 5. Bridor Charolais. Breeder’s Herd 1. Echo Spring Charolais; 2. Cedardale Charolais; 3. Cornerview Charolais; 4. Rollin’ Acres Charolais; 5. Bridor Charolais. Get of Sire 1. Cornerview Charolais (VFF Time Out 172Y); 2. Hicks Charolais (KCM Tribulation 937W). Progeny of Dam 1. Echo Spring Charolais (Echo Springs Sheer Trouble 29Y). Premier Exhibitor Rollin’ Acres Charolais Premier Breeder Rollin’ Acres Charolais Don Turnbull Memorial Award Medonte Charolais

EXPO BOEUF, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Yamaska 90Y), Ranch Ostiguy. Junior Champion Female LAE ABBY 322A, Blackbern Farm Reserve Junior Champion Female POST AUDALIE 119A, Ranch Ostiguy Females Born in 2012 Split 1 1. CMED TIMAY THALIE 84Z (Mr Louber Blanco 784W, Ranch Ostiguy; 2. MRF MISS MERLOT 101Z (MGM Merlot), MRF Charolais. Females Born in 2012 Split 1 1. DUBUC ZARAH 213Z (Shelco Made Easy, calf ‐ WR Wrangler W601), Dubuc Charolais; 2. MRF MISS SAMMIE 3Z (MRF Road Runner 1W, calf ‐ MRF Red Devil 4Z), MRF Charolais. 18

Females Born Before 2012 1. DUBUC XABINA 3X (EC No Doubt 2022P, calf ‐ Shelco Made Easy), Dubuc Charolais; 2. CORNERVIEW YOUR FAV 19Y (Sparrows Coach 467S, calf ‐ Sparrows Barlow 254Z), Cornerview Charolais; 3. CROSBY’S WINNER 904W (SVS Mastercard 2M, calf ‐ Sparrows Panama 826U), Claude Lemay. Senior Champion Female DUBUC XABINA 3X, Dubuc Charolais Reserve Senior Champion Female CORNERVIEW YOUR FAV 19Y, Cornerview Charolais Charolais Banner • December 2014

Grand Champion Female DUBUC BELLA 430B, Dubuc Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Female CORNERVIEW YOUR BABE 15B, Cornerview Charolais Breeder’s Herd 1. Cornerview Charolais; 2. Dubuc Charolais; 3. Ferme Janick Bouffard; 4. WhiteWater Livestock; 5. Ranch Ostiguy. Premier Breeder Claude Lemay Premier Exhibitor Ranch Ostiguy

ROSSO/WILGENBUSCH WIN

National Charolais Show Canadian National Charolais Show Manitoba Livestock Expo November 7, 2014 • Brandon, MB Judge: Lance Leachman, Maidstone, SK 100 Entries (Double Point BOSS Show)

Females Born in 2014 Split 1 1. ELDER’S PRINCESS 359B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Elder Charolais Farms, Coronach, SK; 2. SOS HOT MESS 50B (VFF Vikse Ice 189Z), Springside Farms, Salmon Arm, BC; 3. SOS PRADA 58B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farm; 4. HAPPY HAVEN FIREST 3B (XAL Firestruck 3Z), Happy Haven Charolais, Oakburn & McTavish Charolais, Moosomin, SK; 5. MCL PLD Dreamer 85B (JWX Maverick 630Z), McCaw Livestock, Whitewood, SK. Females Born in 2014 Split 2 1. JWX BACHELORETTE 747B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK; 2. JWX BEACHIN 183B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 3. JWX I’M SO FANCY 983B (CSS Sir Navigator 20Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 4. HC WHITE GLORY 475B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Hunter Charolais, Roblin & White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK;

National Junior Heifer Calf Champion ELDER’S PRINCESS 359B, Elder Charolais Farms

MISS BROOK 30B (Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z), Steppler Farms; 5. JMB MC DATELINE 403B (BXB Dateline Son 65R), JMB Charolais, Brookdale.

Reserve National Junior Heifer Calf Champion SOS HOT MESS 50B, Springside Farms

National Senior Heifer Calf Champion SOS SHEER PERFECTION 35B, Springside Farms

Females Born in 2014 Split 3 1. ELDER’S PIZZAZ 306B (Sparrows Nixon 111Y), Elder Charolais Farms; 2. C2 KENZIE 13B (LT Ledger 0332 P), C2 Charolais, La Riviere & Wood River Charolais, McCord, SK; 3. ELDER’S AGATHA 314B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Elder Charolais Farms; 4. HC RAELYNN 432B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Hunter Charolais; 5. KCH VIRGINIA BEACH 41B (KCH Medicine Man 7Z), KCH Charolais, Oliver, BC.

Reserve National Senior Heifer Calf Champion SOS OOH BETSEY 62B, Springside Farms

5. HC BABYFACE 464B (SVY Northstar 153Y), Hunter Charolais.

Females Born in 2014 Split 4 1. SOS SHEER PERFECTION 35B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms; 2. SOS OOH BETSEY 62B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms; 3. STEPPLER MISS 38B (Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z), Steppler Farms, Miami; 4. STEPPLER

Females Born in 2013 Split 1 1. WHITECAP MS KAT 59A (JWX Silver Buckle 524U), White Cap Charolais; 2. TRI‐N DAISY 326A (Tri‐ N Prefix Pld ET 54Y), Tri‐N Charolais, Lenore; 3. WP ALL IN 59A (Soder Rhapsody 501X), Connection Cattle Co., Lorette & Tim Jackson, Sinclair; 4. ROSSO MS MELISSA 39A (Merit Roundup 9508W, Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK; 5. C2 KATALINA 47A (LAE Juice Box 190Y), C2 Charolais. Females Born in 2013 Split 2 1. JWX ABBY 706A (KCM Ultimate 144Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 2. HIGH BLUFF MS RED VINAZA 80A (Harvie Red Vinaza 48Y), High

National Junior Heifer Calf Champion – ELDER’S PRINCESS 359B, Elder Charolais Farms

National Senior Heifer Calf Champion – SOS SHEER PERFECTION 35B, Springside Farms

National Grand & Junior Champion Female – JWX ABBY 706A, Wilgenbusch Charolais

Reserve National Junior Heifer Calf Champion – SOS HOT MESS 50B, Springside Farms

Reserve National Senior Heifer Calf Champion – SOS OOH BETSEY 62B, Springside Farms

Reserve National Grand & Junior Champion Female – STEPPLER MISS 104A, Steppler Farms Ltd.

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Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis & Elder Charolais Farm; 3. TRI‐N IDEAL 201A (LAE Youngstown 134Y), Tri‐N Charolais; 4. PLEASANT DAWN LADY 803A (Pleasant Dawn Razor 14W), Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake & Char‐Maine Ranching, Pincher Creek, AB; 5. JAPR MISS ANNIE 7A (Winn Mans Quigley 539X), Brooke Preston, Ste. Rose du Lac. Females Born in 2013 Split 3 1. STEPPLER MISS 104A (Sparrows Seminole 927W), Steppler Farms Ltd.; 2. STEPPLER MISS BROOK 98A (Sparrows Seminole 927W), Steppler Farms Ltd. & Bina Charolais, ND; 3. HC CINDY 312A (Elder’s Special Edition 835U), Hunter Charolais & Footprint Farms, Esther, AB; 4. HTA WYONNA 312A (RGP Remington 101Y), HTA Charolais, Rivers; 5. WOOD RIVER GLAMOUROUS 9A (LAE X‐Ceptional 46X), Wood River Charolais. National Junior Champion Female JWX ABBY 706A, Wilgenbusch Charolais

Dateline 38X, calf ‐ LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld), Wilgenbusch Charolais & Footprint Farms; 2. CLIPPERS ZIPPY 1Z (BXB Dateline Son 65R, calf ‐ ECEE Yukon Jack 60N), Clipper Cattle Company, Fillmore, SK. Females Born Prior to 2012 with Calf 1. SOS LOVE GAME 57W (Sparrows Sanchez 715T, calf ‐ Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms. National Senior Champion Female SOS LOVE GAME 57W, Springside Farms Reserve National Senior Champion Female JWX DATE NIGHT 975Z, Wilgenbusch Charolais & Footprint Farms National Grand Champion Female JWX ABBY 706A, Wilgenbusch Charolais Reserve National Grand Champion Female STEPPLER MISS 104A, Steppler Farms Ltd.

27Y), Tri‐N Charolais; 4. JMB RENAISSANCE 444B (KRF What‐A‐ Boy 104Y), JMB Charolais; 5. CLIPPERS COMEBACK 1B (ECEE Yukon Jack 60N), Clipper Cattle Company. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 2 1. HIGH BLUFF BISMARK 82B (SHSH HD 14Y), High Bluff Stock Farm; 2. HAPPY HAVEN FIRESTRUCK 28B (XAL Firestruck 3Z), Happy Haven Charolais; 3. LEJ BAXTER 411B (Cornerview Xcalibre 27X), LEJ Charolais, Portage La Prairie; 4. CHARLA MOORE RYAN 9B (JWX Private Ryan 505U), Charla Moore Farm, Redvers, SK; 5. CHARLA MOORE RYAN 31B (JWX Private Ryan 505U), Charla Moore Farm. National Junior Bull Calf Champion MCL PD WHO MADE WHO 8124B, McCaw Livestock Reserve National Junior Bull Calf Champion HIGH BLUFF BISMARK 82B, High Bluff Stock Farm

Bulls Born in 2014 Split 1 1. MCL PD WHO MADE WHO 8124B (JWX Maverick 630Z), McCaw Livestock; 2. JWX DAY DRINKIN 1051B (TR Mr Do It All 2705Z ET), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 3. TRI‐N CORONA PLD 537B (TWN Yangster

Bulls Born in 2014 Split 3 1. HIGH BLUFF BOOTLEGGER 73B (HBSF Zorro 1Z), High Bluff Stock Farm; 2. ELDER’S BRIGADIER 347B (Sparrows Nixon 111Y), Elder Charolais Farms; 3. HC BRANT 482B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Hunter Charolais; 4. HAPPY HAVEN HYDRO 4B (MVX

National Senior Champion Female – SOS LOVE GAME 57W, Springside Farms

National Junior Bull Calf Champion – MCL PD WHO MADE WHO 8124B, McCaw Livestock

National Intermediate Bull Calf Champion – HIGH BLUFF BUSHWACKER 27B, High Bluff Stock Farm

Reserve National Senior Champion Female – JWX DATE NIGHT 975Z, Wilgenbusch Charolais & Footprint Farms

Reserve National Junior Bull Calf Champion – HIGH BLUFF BISMARK 82B, High Bluff Stock Farm

Reserve National Intermediate Bull Calf Champion – HIGH BLUFF BOOTLEGGER 73B, High Bluff Stock Farm

Reserve National Junior Champion Female STEPPLER MISS 104A, Steppler Farms Ltd. Females Born in 2012 with Calf 1. JWX DATE NIGHT 975Z (JMB

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Cougarhill Hank 720G), Happy Haven Charolais; 5. HIGH BLUFF EXTRA BEST 39B (HBSF Extra 2X), High Bluff Stock Farm.

Copenhagen 210Z), Steppler Farms Ltd.; 5. STEPPLER LIMITED EDITION 82B (Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z), Steppler Farms Ltd.

Bulls Born in 2014 Split 4 1. HIGH BLUFF BUSHWACKER 27B (SHSH HD 14Y), High Bluff Stock Farm; 2. HC BARCELONA 477B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Hunter Charolais; 3. HTA TOLEDO 448B (RGP Remington 101Y), HTA Charolais; 4. ELDER’S BANADERO 321B (Sparrows Nixon 111Y), Elder Charolais Farms; 5. SOS CALCULATED RISK 37B (SOS Polled Detonator 8M), Springside Farms.

Bulls Born in 2014 Split 6 1. ELDER’S BLACKJACK 788B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Elder Charolais Farms; 2. HC BELIZE 404B (KEYS All State 149X), Hunter Charolais; 3. JWX BODACIOUS 805B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 4. CATTLE LAC STAWK 6B (Cattle Lac Charolais, Eddystone; 5. PLEASANT DAWN RIGID 129B (Pleasant Dawn Radar 25Y), Ashley Hatch, Oak Lake.

National Intermediate Bull Calf Champion HIGH BLUFF BUSHWACKER 27B, High Bluff Stock Farm Reserve National Intermediate Bull Calf Champion HIGH BLUFF BOOTLEGGER 73B, High Bluff Stock Farm

52A (Hicks Revolver 14R), Hicks Charolais, Arthur, ON. National Junior Champion Bull GRANT’S ANCHOR 311A, McCaw Livestock Reserve National Junior Champion Bull TRI‐N CAPTAIN MORGAN 340A, Tri‐N Charolais Bulls Born 2011 1. ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z (DWK Till’s Echo 3N), Rosso Charolais & Stuart Farms, Cabri; 2. HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z (Hicks Remington 1Y), Hicks Charolais.

National Senior Bull Calf Champion ELDER’S BALBOA 297B, Elder Charolais Farms

National Senior Bull Champion ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z, Rosso Charolais & Stuart Farms

Reserve National Senior Bull Calf Champion ELDER’S BLACKJACK 788B, Elder Charolais Farms

Reserve National Senior Bull Champion HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z, Hicks Charolais National Grand Champion Bull ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z, Rosso Charolais & Stuart Farms

Bulls Born in 2014 Split 5 1. ELDER’S BALBOA 297B (LAE Land of Plenty 243Z), Elder Charolais Farms; 2. JWX BURNIN IT DOWN 613B (LAE Juice Box 190Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 3. JWX BOARDWALK 65B (Gerrard Pastor 35z), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 4. STEPPLER FALLON 92B (Sparrows

Bulls Born in 2013 1. GRANT’S ANCHOR 311A (Pleasant Dawn Spawn 765W), McCaw Livestock; 2. TRI‐N CAPTAIN MORGAN 340A (Pro‐Char Cptn. Morgan 8U), Tri‐N Charolais; 3. JMB GRIDLINE 310A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), JMB Charolais; 4. PLEASANT DAWN CHISUM 216A (Eatons Big Bud 10402 P) Pleasant Dawn Charolais; 5. HICKS ACCOUNTANT

National Senior Bull Calf Champion – ELDER’S BALBOA 297B, Elder Charolais Farms

National Reserve Grand & Junior Champion Bull – GRANT’S ANCHOR 311A, McCaw Livestock

National Grand & Senior Champion Bull – ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z, Rosso Charolais & Stuart Farms

Reserve National Senior Bull Calf Champion – ELDER’S BLACKJACK 788B, Elder Charolais Farms

Reserve National Junior Champion Bull – TRI-N CAPTAIN MORGAN 340A, Tri-N Charolais

Reserve National Senior Bull Champion – HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z, Hicks Charolais

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Reserve National Grand Champion Bull GRANT’S ANCHOR 311A, McCaw Livestock Premier Breeder Wilgenbusch Charolais Premier Exhibitor Wilgenbusch Charolais

GREAT NATIONAL EVENT

Canadian National Charolais Sale Canadian National Charolais Sale November 6, • 2014 Brandon, MB Gross Average 2 Bred Cows $19,000 $9,000 6 Bred Heifers 43,650 7,275 8 Heifer Calves 46,100 5,763 16 Lots

$108,750

$6,797

Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

The Manitoba Charolais Association board of directors and the sale committee started planning this event a year ago and what an event it was. Their hard work paid off with lots of cattle and a great sale. A big, enthusiastic crowd was on hand for the sale which saw cattle sell across the prairies and into the U.S.A. High Selling Bred Cow Lot 9, JWX DATE NIGHT 975Z (Double Polled, 1,570 lb., 21.2 Milk EPD), sired by JMB Dateline 38X, out of a PCC Navigator 403P daughter, bred to PALE Mr Pure Power 2A. Sold for $9,000 to Footprint Farms, Esther, AB. Consigned by Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK. High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 8, HIGH BLUFF RED VINAZA 80A (Double Polled, Red Factor, 1,595 lb., 89 YW EPD), sired by Harvie Red Vinaza 48Y, out of an LLW Heat Wave Pld 61S daughter, bred to HBSF Red River 61Z. Sold for $9,250 to Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK. Consigned

by High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis. Lot 5, STEPPLER MISS BROOKE 98A (Double Polled, 1,634 lb., .6 BW EPD, 96 YW EPD), sired by Sparrows Seminole Jared McTavish 927W, out of a bought a high selling Sparrows Berling heifer calf 30M daughter, bred to LT Blue Value 7903 ET. Sold for $8,300 to Double H Charolais, Paynseville, MN & Bina Charolais, Lawton, ND. Consigned by Steppler Farms, Miami. Lot 2, Pick of the Tri‐N Charolais Bred Heifer pen. Sold for $8,000 to DM Livestock, Carrot River, SK. Consigned by Tri‐N Charolais, Lenore. High Selling Heifer Calf Lot 3, Pick of Footprint Farms heifer calf pen. Sold for $7,250 to Elder Charolais. Consigned by Footprint Farms. Lot 15, HTA DELIGHT 438B (3rd Gen. Polled, 805 lb, 60 WW EPD, 111 YW EPD), sired by RGP Remington 101Y, out of an HTA Senator 8130U daughter. Sold for $6,300 to Palmer Charolais, Bladworth, SK. Consigned by HTA Charolais, Rivers. Lot 16, HAPPY HAVEN FIRESTRUCK 3B (3rd Gen. Polled, 844 lb., .3 BW EPD, 43 WW EPD), sired by XAL Firstruck 3Z, out of a KCH

Ron & Michael Elder consigned and added a couple top lots to their operation

Lane & Vicky Bina were buyers

Travis & Nicole Foot were consignors and buyers

Winchester 26X daughter. Sold for $6,300 to McTavish Charolais, Moosomin, SK. Consigned by Happy Haven Charolais, Oakburn.

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Farmfair Charolais Show Farmfair International Charolais Show November 7, 2014 • Edmonton, AB Judge: Richard Latimer, Olds 34 Entries (A BOSS Show)

Females Born Prior to 2012 with Calf JIL COOL N’ CLASSY 26X (LCF Cool Whip 411R ET, calf ‐ Dubuc Zenith 202Z), Future Farms

Females Born in 2013 1. GERRARD EVETTA 30A (KEYS Wishbone 40Y), O’Neill‐Daines Livestock, Red Deer County; 2. HRJ MISS ELVIRA 29A (Sparrows Kingston 139Y), Johnson Charolais, Barrhead; 3. JIL MYSTICAL 2A (Cooley Royce 1107T39), Future Farms, Innisfail; 4. ANJOU ANGELIQUE 314A (SCF Yadon 122Y), Valanjou Charolais Ranch, Clyde.

Senior Champion Female PZC TR DESIRAE 012, McLeod Livestock

Junior Champion Female GERRARD EVETTA 30A, O’Neill‐ Daines Livestock Reserve Junior Champion Female HRJ MISS ELVIRA 29A, Johnson Charolais Females Born in 2012 with Calf 1. PZC TR DESIRAE 012 (CML Diablo 2X, calf ‐ Gerrard Pastor 35Z), McLeod Livestock, Cochrane; 2. RPJ MISS TRIM 298Z (JWX Silver Bullet 524W, calf ‐ Sparrows Sanchez 715T), O’Neill‐Daines Livestock.

Grand Champion Female – PZC TR DESIRAE 012, McLeod Livestock

Reserve Grand Champion Female – GERRARD EVETTA 30A, O’Neill-Daines Livestock

Reserve Senior Champion Female RPJ MISS TRIM 298Z, O’Neill‐Daines Livestock Females Born in 2014 Split 1 HRJ MISS FANCY 433B (WC Doubetree 2009 P), Johnson Charolais; 2. JIL SUGAR RUSH 168B (JMB Boomer 106Y), O’Neill‐Daines Livetock; 3. CIRCLE CEE ARIANA 408B (Circle CEE Fired Up 104Y) Circle Cee Charolais, Lamont; 4. SLC BESSIE 70B (Sparrows Dublin 236Z), Sugarloaf Charolais, Minburn; 5. SLC BLOSSOM 61B (Sparrows Dublin 236Z), Sugarloaf Charolais. Junior Heifer Calf Champion HRJ MISS FANCY 433B, Johnson Charolais Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion JIL SUGAR RUSH 168B, O’Neill‐ Daines Livetock

Grand Champion Bull – CML DISTINCTION 318A, McLeod Livestock

Reserve Grand Champion Bull – JIL THUNDER ROLL 69Z, O’Neill-Daines Livestock

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Females Born in 2014 Split 2 1. CML COVERGIRL 429B (CML Diablo 2X), McLeod Livestock; 2. HRJ MISS ELVIRA 430B (Sparrows Kingston 139Y), Johnson Charolais; 3. KAY‐R DIXIE 418B (Rolling D Classic 878U), Kay‐R Land & Cattle; 4. JIL TEQUILA SUNRISE 47B (TR Mr Fire Water 5729RET), Future Farms; 5. MOYER’S BELLE 13B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794ET) Circle Cee Charolais Senior Heifer Calf Champion CML COVERGIRL 429B, McLeod Livestock Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion HRJ MISS ELVIRA 430B, Johnson Charolais Grand Champion Female PZC TR DESIRAE 012, McLeod Livestock Reserve Grand Champion Female GERRARD EVETTA 30A, O’Neill‐ Daines Livestock Bulls Born in 2014 Split 1 1. CML MOONSHINE 452B (KCM Prowler 2X), McLeod Livestock; 2. KAYR PATENT 748B (Rolling D Classic 878U), Kay‐R Land & Cattle; 3. ONL CHILLIN’ IT 14B (JIL Thunder Roll 69Z), O’Neill‐Daines Livestock; 4. VIKSE BA LUCKNOW 87B (VFF Vikse Ice 189Z), Vikse Family Farm, Donalda; 5. ONL CHARA 4B (Sparrows Sanchez 715T), O’Neill‐ Daines Livestock. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 2 1. PCC YUKON 405B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Prairie Cove Charolais, Bowden; 2. CML HEISMAN 413B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), McLeod Livestock; 3. HRJ BULLETPROOF 411B (Sparrows Kingston 139Y), Johnson Charolais; 4. ANJOU BEAUDACIOUS 407B (JR Double Paladin 725T), Valanjou Charolais; 5. FVC TIN TIM 1B (SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T), Jamie Ehret, Hilda. Bull Calf Champion CML MOONSHINE 452B, McLeod Livestock continued on page 24

VOLUME BUYERS MAKE SALE

Bar Punch Sale Bar Punch Ranch Final Round-Up November 15, 2014 • Olds, AB Gross Average 38 Bred Cows $153,600 $4,042 3 Cow‐calf Pairs 11,100 3,700 7 Bred Heifers 31,600 4,514 2 Bulls 8,200 4,100 50 Lots

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Auctioneer: Danny Skeels Sale Manager: By Livestock

After nearly fifty years of raising Charolais cattle, Bar Punch Ranch came to an end with a great dispersal. Buyers came from right across Canada to select from the largest selection of polled, Full French cattle to ever be sold. High Selling Cows Lot 5, M&L 74W (Full French, 74 YW and 17.9 Milk EPD), sired by Repair, out of a PCFL Maximillion 106G daughter, bred to MLC Bar Punch Vergil 232Z. Sold for $8,400 to Stephen Charolais, Moosomin, SK. Lot 22, M&L Rochelle 87Y (Full French, 66 YW and 20.9 Milk EPD), sired by Nelson, out of a PCFL Maximillion 106G daughter, bred to MLC Bar Punch Virgil 232Z. Sold for $8,000 to Wilkie Charolais, Big Valley. Lot 28, M&L LANA 1Y (Full French, 79 YW and 13.5 Milk EPD), sired by Suedois, out of a James Bond

daughter, bred to Southside Bar Punch 29Z. Sold for $6,300 to Don & Wanda Wilkie, Big Valley. Lot 44, M&L RAINBOW 31Z (Full French, 56 YW and 24 Milk EPD), sired by PCFL Cotano 4X, out of a Rainbow 7N MR 13S daughter, bred to MLC Bar Punch Virgil 232Z. Sold for $6,200 to Good Anchor Charolais, Vermillion. High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 49, M&L Vegas 450A (Full French, 73 YW and 21.2 Milk EPD), sired by PCFL Vegas 85S, out of a Nelson daughter, bred to Uno SC. Sold for $7,000 to Wilkie Charolais, Big Valley. Lot 48, MAPLE LEAF MS REWARD 302A (Full French, 51 YW and 19.9 Milk EPD), sired by Maple Leaf Reward 11X, out of an MLR Willie Nelson 464P daughter, bred to Enrico. Sold for $5,600 to EZ Ranch, Driftpile. Lot 50, M&L Rose 31A (Full French, 73 YW and 21.2 Milk EPD), sired by Casey Wilkie selected PCFL Vegas 85S, 6 lots for his Wilkie Charolais herd out of a Rainbow

7N MR 13S daughter, bred to Uno SC. Sold for $5,500 to Wilkie Charolais. High Selling Bull Lot 3, SOUTHSIDE BAR PUNCH 24Z (Doubl Polled, Full French, 78 YW and a 14.7 Milk EPD), sired by JR Uno Curtis 929W, out of a DWK Till’s Echo 3N daughter. Sold for $4,200 to Mulkay Cattle Co. Spedden.

Byron Wilkie took 3 head back to Stettler

Don Wilkie selected a high selling lot

Don Good from Good Anchor Charolais bought 8 lots

Kelly Stephen purchased the high selling cow

FARMFAIR, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Reserve Bull Calf Champion PCC YUKON 405B, Prairie Cove Charolais Bulls Born in 2013 1. CML DISTINCTION 318A (Merit Vintage 4065P), McLeod Livestock; 2. VIKSE AIR TIME 114A (VFF Time Out 172Y), Vikse Family Farm. Junior Champion Bull CML DISTINCTION 318A, McLeod Livestock Reserve Junior Champion Bull VIKSE AIR TIME 114A, Vikse Family Farm Bulls Born in 2012 1. JIL THUNDER ROLL 69Z (TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET), O’Neill‐Daines 24

Livestock; 2. WC DOUBLETREE 2009 P (LT Long Distance 9001 PLD), Johnson Charolais, Pro‐Char Charolais, Glenevis & Wright Charolais, Richmond, MO. Senior Champion Bull JIL THUNDER ROLL 69Z, O’Neill‐ Daines Livestock Reserve Senior Champion Bull WC DOUBLETREE 2009 P, Johnson Charolais, Pro‐Char Charolais & Wright Charolais Grand Champion Bull CML DISSTINCTION 318A, McLeod Livestock

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Jan. 1 Northern Impact II Bull Sale, Clyde Benchmark Charolais Bull Sale, Cobden Sandan Charolais Bull Sale, Erskine Ferme Palerme Charolais Bull Sale, Cheneville Pleasant Dawn Charolais 13th Annual Bull Sale, Virden Jan. 8

Winn Man Farms 14th Annual Bull Sale, Winnipegosis Thistle Ridge Ranch Bull Sale, Taber K-Cow Ranch Family Bull Sale, Elk Point

Wilgenbusch Charolais 4th Annual North of the 53rd Bull Sale, Paynton Impact Angus & Charolais Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon Borderland Cattle Company Bull Sale, Rockglen 4th Annual High Point Charolais Breeders Bull Sale, Singhampton QC Select Bull Sale, St-Sylvestre

12th Annual Family Tradition Bull Sale, Dropmore Reese Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Innisfail Spring Equinox

Moon Phases March 5 ................Full Moon March 13 ..............Last Quarter

Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton

Prairie Distinction Bull Sale, Neepawa

S 4 11 18 25

SATURDAY

South Central Charolais Breeders Bull Sale, Innisfail

Gilliland Bros. Bull Sale, Carievale Jan. 2

Dec. 15

THURSDAY

March 20 ..............New Moon March 27 ..............1st Quarter

S T= U V

MAY 2015

MARCH 2015 S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

APRIL 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Moon Phases April 4 ..................Full Moon April 11 ................Last Quarter April 18 ................New Moon April 25 ................1st Quarter

S T U V

Jan. 16

Jan. 17

Easter Sunday Jan. 23

Jan. 12

Chopper K & Guests Bull Sale, Alameda White Cap/Rosso Charolais & Howe Red Angus Bull Sale, Moose Jaw

Wilgenbusch Charolais 12th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale, Halbrite

Jan. 18

Cedarlea Charolais & Windy Willows Angus Bull Sale, Hodgeville

Easter Monday

Jan. 24

Jan. 30

Jan. 31

Feb. 6

Feb. 7

Jan. 25

Jan. 19

Mutrie Farms/Bar H Charolais Bull Sale, Candiac

Jan. 26

Feb. 1

Feb. 8

THURSDAY Jan. 13

2 9

Jan. 27

Feb. 2

Feb. 3

Feb. 9

Feb. 10

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 /31 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

Jan. 14

Good Friday

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

SATURDAY

Jan. 21

9th Annual Size Matters Bull Sale, Canora

FRIDAY

Hunter Charolais Bull Sale, Roblin Jan. 20

Jan. 15

Jan. 22

Saunders Charolais 10th Annual Bull Sale, Keady N.E. Source Bull Sale, Tisdale Vermilion Charolais Group 28th Annual Bull Sale, Vermilion

Branding the Best Bull Sale, Spiritwood

Jan. 28

Feb. 4

Jan. 29

Feb. 5

Cornerstone Bull & Female Sale, Whitewood Cedardale Charolais 12th Annual Bull & Select Female Sale, Nestleton

Top Cut Bull Sale, Mankota

JUNE 2015

APRIL 2015 S

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24

S 4 11 18 25

MAY 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

7 14 21 28

THURSDAY

Moon Phases May 3 ....................Full Moon May 11 ..................Last Quarter May 18 ..................New Moon May 25 ..................1st Quarter

S T U V

M 1 8 15 22 29

FRIDAY

T 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24

T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

SATURDAY

Feb. 11

Feb. 12

Feb. 13

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Feb. 15

Feb. 16

Feb. 17

Feb. 18

Feb. 19

Feb. 20

Feb. 21

Feb. 22

Feb. 23

Feb. 24

Feb. 25

Feb. 26

Feb. 28

March 1

March 2

March 3

March 4

March 5

March 8

March 9

March 10

March 11

March 12

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Feb. 27

2014 Calving Data due

Victoria Day

24/31

March 6/March 13

March 7

TELL THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR PROGRAM Be a part of the 49th Annual Herdsire Edition

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Helge By Bus 306-546-3940 Cell 306-536-4261

JULY 2015

MAY 2015 S

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 /31 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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THURSDAY

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

FRIDAY

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

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S 4 11 18 25

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April 6

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April 11

April 12

Summer Solstice Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

April 10

Moon Phases June 2 ..................Full Moon June 9 ..................Last Quarter June 16 ................New Moon June 24 ................1st Quarter

S= T U V

SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;Ś Land of the Living Skies Proud to be hosting: CCYA Conference and Show in Yorkton, July 22nd to 25th â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian National Show and Sale at Agribition, November 26th & 27th

Photo: Sarah Weinbender

Come for a visit and stay for a while to tour some of the herds across the province

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AUGUST 2015

JUNE 2015 S 7 14 21 28

M 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24

T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

JULY 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Moon Phases July 1/31 ..............Full Moon July 8 ....................Last Quarter July 15 ..................New Moon July 24 ..................1st Quarter

S T U V

April 17

12 19

April 13

THURSDAY

2 3 9 10 16 17 23 /30 24/31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

FRIDAY

S 1 8 15 22 29

SATURDAY

April 14

April 15

April 16

Canada Day

April 18

April 24

May 1

May 8

April 19

April 20

April 21

April 22

April 23

April 25

April 26

April 27

April 28

April 29

April 30

May 2

May 3

May 4

May 5

May 6

May 7

CCYA Conference

May 9

May 10

May 11

May 12

CCYA Conference

May 13

CCYA Show, Yorkton, SK

August Western Litho

SEPTEMBER 2015

JULY 2015 S

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24 31

S 4 11 18 25

AUGUST 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

August 22..............1st Quarter August 29..............Full Moon

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

FRIDAY

T 1 8 15 22 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24

F 4 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

SATURDAY

Moon Phases August 6................Last Quarter August 14..............New Moon

T U V S

May 14

Deadline for adding/removing fall calving females from WHE

May 15

May 22

May 29

May 16

May 17

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May 19

May 20

May 21

May 23

May 24

May 25

May 26

May 27

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May 30

May 31

June 1

June 2

June 3

June 4

June 6/June 13

June 7

June 8

June 9

June 10

June 11

Civic Holiday

23/30

June 5/June 12

24/31

Association Charolais du Quebec Fieldman ~ Andre Perusse T 418-423-4681 • C 418-814-8899 andre.perusse@hotmail.com

OCTOBER 2015

AUGUST 2015 S

2 3 9 10 16 17 23 /30 24/31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

S 1 8 15 22 29

SEPTEMBER 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

FRIDAY

T 1 8 15 22 29

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24 31

SATURDAY

June 14

June 15

June16

June 17

June 18

June 21

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June 19

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June 28

June 29

June 30

July 1

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July 12

June 20

WEDNESDAY

Labour Day

Fall Equinox

July 13

Moon Phases September 5 ........Last Quarter September 13 ......New Moon

Uppin’ the Ante Sale, Hanover

September 21 ......1st Quarter September 27 ......Full Moon

T U V S

NOVEMBER 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015 S

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24

F 4 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

OCTOBER 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Moon Phases October 4 ..............Last Quarter October 12 ............New Moon October 20 ............1st Quarter October 27 ............Full Moon

S 1 8 15 22 29

T U V S

THURSDAY

M 2 9 16 23 30

FRIDAY

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

SATURDAY

July 14

July 15

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July 19

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Aug. 3

Aug. 4

Aug. 5

Aug. 6

Aug. 7

Aug. 8

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Aug. 10

Aug. 11

Aug. 12

Aug. 13

Thanksgiving Day

Weaning Data due Hallowe’en

ONTARIO Yours to discover

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DECEMBER 2015

OCTOBER 2015 S

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24 31

NOVEMBER 2015

SUNDAY

Aug. 14

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

FRIDAY

T 1 8 15 22 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

F 4 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

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Aug. 15

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Sept. 3

Sept. 6

Sept. 8

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Daylight Savings Time Ends

Aug. 21

Aug. 28

Sept. 4

Sept. 5

Sept. 11

Sept. 12

Remembrance Day

Aug. 31

Sept. 7

Winter Solstice

Sept. 10

Moon Phases November 3 ..........Last Quarter November 11 ........New Moon November 19 ........1st Quarter November 25 ........Full Moon

T U V S

CALL TODAY to book your space for the February and March Charolais Connections Helge By 306.536.4261

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NOVEMBER 2015 S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

DECEMBER 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Moon Phases December 3 ..........Last Quarter December 11 ........New Moon December 18 ........1st Quarter December 25 ........Full Moon

T U V S

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

3 4 10 11 17 18 24 /31 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

FRIDAY

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

SATURDAY

Sept. 13

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Oct. 12

Christmas Eve

Winter Solstice

Oct. 10

Oct. 13

New Year’s Eve

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

ADVERTISER’S INDEX ALBERTA CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION BOX 4, SITE 13, RR 1, BOWDEN, AB T0M 0K0 (403) 556-2695 (OCTOBER) AMABEC CHAROLAIS RR1, WARKWORTH, ON K0K 3K0 (705) 924-2936 (JUNE) BAKER FARMS 305 HUNT CLUB ROAD, MADOC, ON K0K 2K0 (613) 473-2452 (NOVEMBER) BAR PUNCH RANCH BOX 418, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 7G2 (403) 528-4150 (DECEMBER) B BAR D CHAROLAIS RR 2, MOUNT FOREST, ON N0G 2L0 (519) 323-1270 (NOVEMBER) BAR H CHAROLAIS BOX 459, GRENFELL, SK S0G 2B0 (306) 697-2901 (JULY) BECK FARMS BOX 5, LANG, SK S0G 2W0 (306) 436-4600 • (306) 436-4564 (306) 436-4503 • (306) 538-2051 (FEBRUARY) BE-RICH FARMS RR#2, KITSCOTY, AB T0B 2P0 (780) 846-2643 (MARCH) BLACKBERN CHAROLAIS FARM 2056 KERR LINE, RR 1, FORESTER’S FALLS, ON K0J 1V0 (613) 646-2673 (JUNE) BO-JAN ENTERPRISES BOX 9, SYLVANIA, SK S0E 1S0 (306) 873-5220 (OCTOBER) BORDERLAND CATTLE COMPANY BOX 418, ROCKGLEN, SK S0H 3R0 (306) 476-2439 (OCTOBER) BRICNEY STOCK FARM BOX 206, MAIDSTONE, SK S0M 1M0 (306) 893-4510 (AUGUST) BRIDOR CHAROLAIS RR#3, MOUNT FOREST, ON N0G 2L0 (519) 323-2538 (JUNE) BRIMNER CATTLE COMPANY BOX 123, MANOR, SK S0C 1R0 (306) 448-2028 • 448-4814 • 448-2278 (AUGUST) BUFFALO LAKE SHORTHORNS & CHAROLAIS BOX 1055, STETTLER, AB T0C 2L0 (403) 742-6792 • 742-4709 (AUGUST) CAMPBELLS CHAROLAIS BOX 93, GRIFFIN, SK S0C 1G0 306-842-6231 (APRIL) CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION 2320 - 41 AVENUE N.E., CALGARY, AB T2E 6W8 (403) 250-9242 (DECEMBER) CAREY AUCTION SERVICES BOX 27, STAVELY, AB T0L 1Z0 (403) 549-2478 • (403) 646-2967 (JULY) CATTLE LAC CHAROLAIS GENERAL DELIVERY, EDDYSTONE, MB R0L 0S0 (204) 448-2181 (MARCH)

ELDER CHAROLAIS BOX 91, CORONACH, SK S0H 0Z0 (306) 267-4986 • 267-5709 • 267-5655 (MAY) FERME COUJO 3680 RG 10 WINDOVER NOTRE-DAME-DU-BON-CONSEIL , PQ J0C 1A0 (819) 336-2511 (SEPTEMBER) FERME LOUBER ENR. 1630 RANG ST0MARTIN, STE-MARIE BCE G6E EA8 (418) 387-7514 (SEPTEMBER) FERME PALERME 257 PERRY, GATINEAU, PQ J9J 3A1 (819) 210-7210 • (819) 213-3143 (SEPTEMBER) FISCHER CHAROLAIS BOX 362, IRMA, AB T0B 2H0 (780) 754-2382 (MAY) FONDOAK FARM RR 2, RENFREW, ON K7V 3Z5 (613) 432-4655 (NOVEMBER) FOOTPRINT FARMS BOX 406, ESTHER, AB T0J 1H0 (403) 664-3167 (MARCH) FUTURE FARMS 35266 RG RD 33, RED DEER COUNTY, AB T4G 0N3 (403) 227-2594 (FEBRUARY) GERRARD CATTLE CO. RR#2, INNISFAIL, AB T4G 1T7 (403) 227-5632 • 227-2503 (DECEMBER) GILLILAND BROS. CHAROLAIS BOX 254 CARIEVALE, SK S0C 0P0 (306) 928-4841 • (306) 928-2118 (MAY) GRANT ROLSTON PHOTOGRAPHY LTD. BOX 1562, VULCAN, AB T0L 2B0 (403) 593-9441 • (403) 651-9441 (AUGUST) HAPPY HAVEN BOX 266, OAKBURN, MB R0J 1L0 (204) 234-5425 • (204) 365-6010 (OCTOBER) HARCOURT CHAROLAIS BOX 637, QUILL ALKE, SK S0A 3E0 (306) 383-2346 (AUGUST) HARVIE RANCHING RR# 2, OLDS, AB T4H 1P3 • (403) 335-4180 586-4278, 994-1314, 994-3825 (NOVEMBER) HEJ CHAROLAIS 35137 RG RD 283, RED DEER COUNTY, AB T4G 0M6 (403) 227-2824 • (403) 357-9321 (FEBRUARY) HICKS CHAROLAIS BOX 130, ARTHUR, ON N0G 1A0 BRYAN (519) 766-2816 (JUNE) HIGH BLUFF STOCK FARM BOX 75, INGLIS, MB R0J 0X0 (204) 564-2547 (MARCH) HORSESHOE E CHAROLAIS BOX 390, KENASTON, SK S0G 2N0 (306) 252-2852 • 252-2246 (MARCH) HTA CHAROLAIS BOX 790, RIVERS, MB ROK 1XO HARRY & JOAN (204) 328-7103 • (204) 724-3605 SHAWN & TANYA (204) 328-7704 • (204) 724-8823 (JANUARY)

McAVOY CHAROLAIS BOX 93, ARELEE, SK S0K 0H0 (306) 237-4464 McKEARY CHAROLAIS BOX 10, COMPEER, AB T0C 1A0 (403) 834-2938 • 501-1326

(MARCH)

McLEOD LIVESTOCK 293113 TWNSHP RD 263, ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB T4A 0N5 (403) 932-4622 (JANUARY) McTAVISH CHAROLAIS BOX 1047, MOOSOMIN, SK. S0G 3N0 (306) 435-4125 • 435-4925 (JANUARY) MEDONTE CHAROLAIS 4967 LINE 5, N, RR 1, HILLSDALE, ON L0L 1V0 (705) 835-3310 • (705) 627-2348 • (705) 835-7665 (JUNE) MILLER LAND & LIVESTOCK RR 1, JARVIS, ON N0A 1J0 (519) 587-2755 (JULY) MISTY HILLS CHAROLAIS BOX 5490, VERMILLION, AB T9X 2B5 (780) 853-2648 (MARCH) MRF CHAROLAIS 342 RTE 255, KINGSEY FALLS, QUEBEC (819) 839-1433 (SEPTEMBER) MURPHY LIVESTOCK BOX 7383, BONNYVILLE, AB. T9N 2H7 (780) 826-5477 (JULY) MUTRIE FARMS BOX 57, GLENAVON, SK S0G 1Y0 (306) 429-2711 • (306) 424-2961 (MAY) MYHRE LAND & CATTLE RR 4, C. 9A, DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2T7 (204) 638-5664 • (204) 648-6416 (AUGUST) NAHACHEWSKY CHAROLAIS RR 1, NORQUAY, SK S0A 2V0 (306) 594-2627 (AUGUST) NEILSON CATTLE COMPANY BOX 29, WILLOWBROOK, SK S0A 4P0 (306) 783-0331 (JULY) NORHEIM RANCHING 227 FAWCETT CRES., SASKATOON, SK S7T 0E9 (306) 227-4503 (APRIL) ONTARIO CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION RR#3, MOUNT FOREST, ON N0G 2L0 (519) 323-2538 (NOV) P & H RANCHING CO LTD. RR 3 SITE 18 BOX 17 • INNISFAIL, AB T4G 1T8 (403) 227-2348 (FEBRUARY) PALMER CHAROLAIS BOX 17, BLADWORTH, SK S0G 0J0 (306) 567-5460 • (306) 567-5545 (FEBRUARY) PARKLANE CHAROLAIS BOX 1164, THREE HILLS, AB T0M 2A0 (403) 442-2504 • (403) 443-6141 (APRIL) PATTON CHAROLAIS RR2, SHELBURNE, ON L0N 1S6 (519) 925-5243 (JUNE) PEEVEE CHAROLAIS FARM 80 BAKER TALC RD, SOUTH-BOLTON, PQ J0E 2H0 (450) 243-0249 (SEPTEMBER)

ROYALE CHAROLAIS 98, RANG ST-ANDRÉ, ST-BERNARD-DE-LACOLLE, PQ J0J 1V0 (450) 246-8799 C (514) 895-0829 (SEPTEMBER) SADDLERIDGE CHAROLAIS BOX 105, ROSEMARY, AB T0J 2W0 (403) 378- 4480 (OCTOBER) SANDAN CHAROLAIS BOX 397, ERSKINE, AB T0C 1G0 (403) 742-3337 (NOVEMBER) SASKATCHEWAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION BOX 6, ROSETOWN, SK S0L 2V0 (306) 882-4081 (JULY) SAUNDERS CHAROLAIS RR#3, MARKDALE, ON N0C 1H0 (519) 986-4165 (FEBRUARY) SCARTH CATTLE CO. BOX 1558, VIRDEN, MB R0M 2C0 (204) 748-2000 (DECEMBER) SERHIENKO CATTLE CO. BOX 42, MAYMONT, SK S0M 1T0 (306) 389-2136 • (306) 389-7770 (JULY) SHARODON FARMS 4925 HWY 7, OMEMEE, ON K0L 2W0 (705) 742-4062 • (705) 799-1345 (JUNE) SLIDING HILLS CHAROLAIS BOX 1809, CANORA, SK S0A 0L0 (306) 563-6678 (DECEMBER) SNAKE TRAIL CHAROLAIS BOX 268, PINCHER CREEK, AB T0K 1W0 (403) 628-2108 (APRIL) A SPARROW FARMS BOX 504, VANSCOY, SK S0L 3J0 (306) 668-4218 (MARCH) SPRINGSIDE FARMS (250) 832-8209 • (250) 517-8521 (NOVEMBER) SPRUCE VIEW CHAROLAIS BOX 37, ANDREW, AB T0B 0C0 (780) 365-2079 • (780) 719-0264 (JANUARY) STEPHEN CHAROLAIS FARM BOX 26, MOOSOMIN, SK S0G 3N0 (306) 435-2087 • CELL 435-7383 (NOVEMBER) STEPPLER FARMS LTD. BOX 7, MIAMI, MB R0G 1H0 (204) 435-2021 (JANUARY) SUNBLADE CHAROLAIS BOX 26, FOXWARREN, MB R0J 0R0 (204) 847-2213 (OCTOBER) SUNNY RIDGE STOCK FARM RR #1, BOX 5, WAWANESA, MB R0K 2G0 (204) 824-2115 • (204) 725-6213 (OCTOBER) SUNRISE CHAROLAIS 1287 CONC 6, RR# 4, STAYNER, ON L0M 1S0 (705) 428-3205 • (705) 888-5061 (DECEMBER) T BAR C CATTLE CO. #9, 3342 MILLAR AVE. SASKATOON, SK S7K 7G9 (306) 933-4200 • (306) 934-0744 (APRIL, MAY) TEMPLE FARMS BOX 171, CARROT RIVER, SK S0E 0L0 (306) 768-3218 • CELL (306) 768-8000 (JANUARY)

CAY GRAIN & CATTLE CO. LTD. BOX 155, KINISTINO, SK S0J 1H0 (306) 864-3696 (AUGUST) CEDARDALE CHAROLAIS 17100 CEDARDALE ROAD, NESTLETON, ON L0B 1L0 (905) 986-4608 (MARCH) CEDARLEA FARMS BOX 294, HODGEVILLE, SK S0H 2B0 (306) 677-2589 (DECEMBER) CHAR LEW RANCH BOX 1191, PINCHER CREEK, AB T0K 1W0 (403) 627-3558 (MAY) CHAR-MAINE RANCHING BOX 2263, CARDSTON, AB T0K 0K0 (403)653-3914 / CELL 653-7228 (DECEMBER) CHARLA MOORE FARMS BOX 116, REDVERS, SK S0C 2H0 (306) 452-3708 (AUGUST) CHAR-TOP CHAROLAIS BOX 569, GULL LAKE, SK S0N 2M0 (306) 672-3979 (AUGUST) CHARWORTH CHAROLAIS FARMS RR#2, BALZAC, AB T0M 0E0 (403) 226-0813 • 226-0541 • 226-0056 (AUGUST) CHOMIAK CHAROLAIS 163-TWP RD. 520 R.R. 1, MUNDARE, AB T0B 3H0 (780) 632-7108 (JUNE) CIRCLE CEE CHAROLAIS BOX 86, LAMONT, AB T0B 2R0 (780) 796-2108 • 796-3328 (FEBRUARY) C M CATTLE CO. 706098 COUNTY RD. 21 MULMUR, ON L9V 0W3 (519) 939-0561 (JUNE) CORNERVIEW CHAROLAIS RR 3, 1012 SNAKE RIVER LINE, COBDEN, ON K0J 1K0 (613) 646-9741 • (613) 312-1378 (MARCH) COUGAR HILL RANCH BOX 40, MELVILLE, SK S0A 2P0 (306) 728-2800 (MAY) CREEK’S EDGE LAND & CATTLE BOX 71, YELLOW CREEK, SK S0K 4X0 (306) 279-2033 (OCTOBER) C2 CHAROLAIS BOX 237, LA RIVIERE, MB R0G 1A0 (204) 242-3467 • (204) 242-4448 (MAY) DEFOORT STOCK FARM BOX 76, CYPRESS RIVER, MB R0K 0P0 (204) 743-2109 (FEBRUARY) DEPAUL FARMS RR 2, OIL SPRINGS, ON N0N 1P0 (519) 834-2790 (JUNE) DIAMOND W CHAROLAIS BOX 235, HUDSON BAY, SK S0E 0Y0 (306) 865-3953 (JANUARY) DOUBLE P STOCK FARMS BOX 790, STE. ROSE, MB R0L 1S0 (204) 732-2054 • (204) 647-5416 (JULY) DUBUC CHAROLAIS 184, DES CEDRES, STE-EULALIE, PQ G0Z 1E0 (819) 225-4298 • 225-4452 (SEPTEMBER)

HUNTER CHAROLAIS BOX 569, ROBLIN, MB R0L 1P0 (204) 937-2531 (JULY) JAYDAWN FARMS RR 2, BOX 5, SEXSMITH, AB T0H 3C0 (780) 568-2202 • 568-2647 (OCTOBER) JMB CHAROLAIS BOX 66, BROOKDALE, MB R0K 0G0 (204) 354-2267 • (204) 354-2118 (JUNE) JORDAN RIVER CHAROLAIS RR 1, ARBORFIELD, SK S0E 0A0 (306) 769-4132 (APRIL) JORGENSEN CHAROLAIS BOX 274, RAYMOND, AB T0K 2S0 (403) 758-3726 (JANUARY) KAISER CHAROLAIS FARM BOX 221, HUSSAR, AB T0J 1S0 (403) 787-2440 (JULY) KAY-R LAND & CATTLE BOX 420, WASKATENAU, AB T0A 3P0 (780) 358-2360 (MAY) K-COW RANCH BOX 1450, ELK POINT, AB T0A 1A0 (780) 724-2789 • (780) 614-5959 (OCTOBER) KIRLENE CATTLE 35 LAWSON SETTLEMENT RD., BRIGHTON ON K0K 1H0 (613) 475-3532 (NOVEMBER) LA FERME PATRY DE WEEDON 1981, RANG 2 NORD, WEEDON, QC J0B 3J0 (819) 877-2450 (SEPTEMBER) LAND O’ LAKES RR 2, MADOC, ON K0K 2K0 (613) 473-4743 (JUNE) LANGSTAFF CHAROLAIS RR 5, WALLACEBURG, ON N8A 4L2 (519 627-3464 (JUNE) LEEMAR CHAROLAIS RR1, SITE 8, BOX 14, THORSBY, AB T0C 2P0 (780) 389-3314 (NOVEMBER) LEGACY CHAROLAIS BOX 59, BOTHA, AB T0C 0N0 (403) 742-4265 • (403) 742-2108 (NOVEMBER) LEJ CHAROLAIS BOX 882, PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB R1N 3C3 (204) 252-3115 OR 2287 (OCTOBER) LEMAY, CLAUDE 551 DES ERABLES, ST GÉRARD DES LAURENTIDES PQ G9R 1H1 (819) 697-7868 • (819) 539-7616 (SEPTEMBER) LETNIAK BOX 519, CONSORT, AB T0C 1B0 (403) 575-2214 • (403) 575-2183 (APRIL) MACK’S CHAROLAIS RR#4, CAMPBELLFORD, ON K0L 1L0 (705) 653-3221 (APRIL) MAPLE LEAF CHAROLAIS RR 1, FALUN, AB T0C 1H0 (780) 352-4817 • 352-5902 (FEBRUARY) MARTENS CATTLE CO. B0X 85, GLENBUSH, SK S0M 0Z0 (306) 342-2099 (FEBRUARY)

PHILLIPS CHAROLAIS BOX 357, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 2A4 (306) 636-2213 • (306) 421-6416 PINE BLUFF CHAROLAIS BOX 34, LOVE, SK S0J 1P0 (306) 276-5976

(NOVEMBER)

(OCTOBER)

PITTMAN CHAROLAIS BOX 275, MILK RIVER, AB T0K 1M0 (403) 647-3511 (JANUARY) PLEASANT DAWN FARMS BOX 40, OAK LAKE, MB R0M 1P0 (204) 855-2402 • (204) 855-3078 (MARCH) POPLAR BLUFF STOCK FARM BOX 310, CHAUVIN, AB T0B 0V0 (780) 858-2435 • (780) 858-2234 (APRIL) POTTER CHAROLAIS BOX 554, EARLTON, ON P0J 1E0 (705) 563-2752 (APRIL) PRAIRIE COVE CONSULTING BOX 297, BOWDEN, AB T0M 0K0 (204) 224-3341 • CELL (204) 350-9858 (JANUARY) PRAIRIE GOLD CHAROLAIS BOX 6, ROSETOWN, SK S0L 2V0 (306) 882-4081 (OCTOBER) PRAIRIE SKY FARMS BOX 185, AVONLEA, SK S0H 0C0 (306) 868-4429 (MAY) PRAIRIE VIEW CHAROLAIS RR 1, SHORTDALE, MB R0L 1W0 (204) 546-2995 • (204) 937-7680 (AUGUST) PRO-CHAR CHAROLAIS BOX 275, GLENEVIS, AB T0E 0X0 (780) 732-1654 (DECEMBER) QUALMAN CHAROLAIS RANCH BOX 25, DUNDURN, SK S0K 1K0 (306) 492-4634 (APRIL) QUEBEC CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION 965 RTE 275 SUD, FRAMPTON, PQ G0R 1M0 (418) 479-5487 (SEPTEMBER) RAINALTA CHAROLAIS BOX 68, RAINIER, AB T0J 2M0 (403) 362-7671 • CELL (403) 362-0854 (MAY) RANCH OSTIGUY 144, GRAND BARBUE, ST-CESAIRE, QC J0L 1T0 (450) 469-4472 (SEPTEMBER) RAMMER CHAROLAIS BOX 73, CARDALE, MB R0K 0J0 (204) 566-2314 (MAY) RAWES RANCHES BOX 208, STROME, AB T0B 4H0 (780) 376-2241 (FEBRUARY) REESE CATTLE CO. BOX 661, DIDSBURY, AB T0M 0W0 (403) 870-3960 (DECEMBER) REYKDAL FARMS CHAROLAIS BOX 96, WINNIPEG BEACH, MB R0C 3G0 (204) 389-5548 (JULY) ROLLIN’ ACRES CHAROLAIS 598516 2ND LINE MULMUR, SHELBURNE, ON L9V 0B6 (519) 925-2938 • 925-6794 (JUNE) ROSSO CHAROLAIS #78, 325 - 4TH AVE. SW, MOOSE JAW, SK S6H 5V2 (306) 693-2384 (DECEMBER)

THISTLE RIDGE RANCH BOX 4205, TABER, AB T1G 2C7 (403) 223-4118 • CELL (403) 317-0689 (JULY) TURNBULL CHAROLAIS BOX 208, PINCHER CREEK, AB T0K 1W0 (403) 627-4535 • (403) 627-6951 (JANUARY) VALLEY’S END RANCH BOX 386, CENTRAL BUTTE, SK S0H 0T0 (306) 796-4651 • (306) 796-4460 (APRIL) VIKSE FAMILY FARM RR#1, DONALDA, AB T0B 1H0 (403) 883-2461 • CELL (780) 608-4460 (FEBRUARY) VOEGELI BROS. CHAROLAIS BOX 130, MAYMONT, SK S0M 1T0 (306) 389-4605 (APRIL) WALKING PLOW CHAROLAIS BOX 55, WOODMORE, MB R0A 2M0 (204) 427-2589 (NOVEMBER) WESTERN LITHO PRINTERS 300 DEWDNEY AVENUE, REGINA, SK S4N 0E8 (306) 525-8796 (AUGUST) WHITE CAP CHAROLAIS #183, 325 - 4TH AVE. S.W. , MOOSE JAW, SK S6H 5V2 (306) 691-5011 • (306) 693-2163 • (306) 693-2127 (JANUARY) WHERE EAGLES SOAR CHAROLAIS 500192 GREY RD 12, MARKDALE, ON N0C 1H0 (905) 487-6250 (DECEMBER) WHISKEY HOLLOW CATTLE COMPANY RR#4, NORWOOD, ON K0L 2V0 GORD 705-931-5436 • SHAUNEEN 705-930-3320 (JUNE) WHITEWATER LIVESTOCK 1839 GARDEN OF EDEN ROAD, HALEY STATION, ON K0J 1Y0 (613) 732-6129 (JUNE) WILGENBUSCH CHAROLAIS BOX 4, HALBRITE, SK S0C 1H0 (306) 458-2688 • (306) 458-7482 (MARCH) WINN MAN FARMS BOX 487, WINNIPEGOSIS, MB R0L 2G0 KEVIN (204) 656-4689 JEFF (204) 656-4991 (204) 648-6443 (FEBRUARY) WOOD RIVER CHAROLAIS BOX 86, MCCORD, SK S0H 2T0 (306) 478-2520 (MAY) WRANGLER CHAROLAIS BOX 5554, WESTLOCK, AB T7P 2P5 (780) 349-2982 (JULY)

About Your 2015 Calendar The 2015 Charolais Calendar was produced as a joint effort between the Canadian Charolais Youth Association and the Charolais Banner. The calendar features 286 day gestation period dates in each day box (upper right corner), and the different coloured “weeks” coincide with the 21-day heat cycling period.

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OBITUARY

Shirley Rosso 1942 – 2014

Shirley Rosso, Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away on October 25 at the age of 72. Shirley had a big heart that allowed her to reach out far beyond the family circle. She took the 4‐H pledge to heart and demonstrated it throughout her life. 40 years ago, Shirley instigated the formation of the Old Wives 4‐H Club and 39 consecutive achievement days have been held at the Rosso farm. Shirley was in her 35th year as the general leader. She mentored, coached and taught the 4‐H program to her club with a vision and a passion that could be challenged by no one. She believed in all the aspects of the program. She would busy herself gathering poems and stories for the public speaking. The club was always represented at the public speaking and at every level. She would take pictures year round of all the activities and give the kids their photos to help complete their record books for achievement day. Christmas concerts attended by the community were always a busy time with the club doing poems, skits and Santa visits. Ten months a year, first Friday of

every month, the club met at the Rosso farm home with meetings held all over the house while Johnny entertained the “driver parents” with coffee. There was never a shortage of support, encouragement or snacks. That is over 350 meetings she has presided in 35 years. Shirley was also very involved with the inter 4‐H program. The Rosso motor home would roll onto the fair grounds and become the office for the show. Every club at the fair knew if you didn’t know something, go to the motor home. She recorded every weight and sale for the show all these years. When the fair was done, she would have the club host a buyers’ appreciation supper for the Old Wives 4‐H cattle. As the members would be leaving they would get one last reminder from the team leader – don’t forget the thank you cards! She was still on the District 8 Council board as a director. She also represented the RM of Hillsborough on the RM District 8‐ADD Board as a member at large. When the Spring Steer and Heifer Show and Agribition were on, you could always count on her to make sure the 4‐H components always had Old Wives 4‐H members participating. In 2002, Shirley was inducted into the

4‐H Hall of Fame. In the early 80s, the Old Wives Community Hall was moved to its present location and Shirley embraced the community club with the same determination and passion. This time the motor home would roll in as the extra kitchen for the fowl suppers, extra bar supplies for dine and dances, the booth for ball tournaments and lunch counter if there was an auction sale in the community. The Rosso home has long been the local coffee shop in the area and there was always a sweet treat served. Shirley served as the SCA secretary for a year, then became a shop owner, managing a retail outlet Merle Norman for 16 years. The store also became a place where people stopped to say hi and visit for a while. Shirley was an avid scrapbooker and possessed books with births, deaths and events of interest in the local community. Shirley and Johnny were inducted into the Saskatchewan Livestock Association Honour Roll in 2008. Shirley is predeceased by son Victor, and is survived by husband of 53 years, John; son Darwin; daughter Alma (Rick) Wanner; son Kevin and grandchildren Brandt, Raelynne, Elene, Haley, Justin, Will and Megan.

OBITUARY

Newton Whitfield 1923 – 2014

Newton M Whitfield, of Estevan, and formerly Carlyle and Alameda, Saskatchewan, passed away on November 28, at the age of 91. Newton trained as a pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force and after being discharged in 1945, he studied diesel mechanics. He purchased a farm

in 1958 and married Jeanette Krieger. In the 60s, Newton and Jeanette ventured into the livestock business and decided to raise Charolais cattle – a new exotic breed originating in France. In the span of 25 years, they developed a respectable herd under the name JN Charolais. They were founding members of the 49ers Charolais Group, which hosted annual female sales in Estevan. In 1986, the herd was dispersed at a sale Charolais Banner • December 2014

at the Alameda Auction Mart. Newton and Jeanette lived on the farm until 1998. Newton was active in the community over the years serving with the Agriculture Society, Alameda Credit Union, Alameda Telephone Company, Alameda United Church, Alameda Legion and United Grain Growers. Newton is survived by his wife Jeanette and numerous extended family. 53

SALE AVERAGE UP $1,500

Autumn Prestige Sale Autumn Prestige Sale October 18, 2014 • Campbellford, ON Gross Average 2 Cow/Calf Pairs $16,500 $8,250 21 Bred Heifers 93,050 4,431 7 Heifer Calves 20,850 2,978 2 Bull Calves 9,050 4,525 32 Lots

$139,450

$4,358

Auctioneer: Brad DeNure Blockman: Barry Potter What a difference a year can make. This 5th annual sale saw the location change, the quality increase, the enthusiasm go up and the average accelerate. The sale this year averaged more than the highest selling animal last year. Hoard’s Station was packed with lots standing and interest from across the country. Cattle sold into three provinces with most staying in Ontario, and some new members buying. High Selling Cow/Calf Pair Lot 31, HICKS WHORL 32W (23 Milk EPD), sired by Sparrows Vintage 75R, out of a HICKS Kasino 11K daughter, bred to Hicks Remington 31U. Sold for $4,100 to Jack Kelly, Warkworth. Consigned by Hicks Charolais, Arthur. Lot 31A, HICKS BACHELOR 40B (Polled), sired by WESC Hicks

Barry Baldwin of Melbar Farms was a consignor and buyer of some high sellers and Scott Colton selected a heifer calf

Revolver 14R. Sold for $4,200 to Derek Lord, Codrington. High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 26, MELBAR SWEET PEA 4A (Polled, 104 YW EPD, 22.2 Milk EPD), sired by Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of a Land O’Lakes Rio Blanco daughter, bred to LT Ledger 0332 P. Sold for $6,200 to Kirlene Cattle Co., Brighton. Consigned by Melbar Farms, Ameliasburg. Lot 14, BPL APPLE JUICE 3A (Polled, 1 BW EPD), sired by Golden Meadow Winner 9W, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter, bred to Cedardale Tyrant. Sold for $5,600 to Melbar Farms. Consigned by Potter Charolais, Earlton. Lot 28, MELBAR ROXXANNE 3A (Polled, .5 BW EPD, 105 YW EPD), sired by Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of a Land O’Lakes Havana 3U daughter, bred to LT Ledger 0332 P. Sold for $5,600 to John Davis, Peterborough. Consigned by Melbar Farms. Lot 9, KIRLENE Wayne Mack added a top bred heifer to GO TABATHA his herd

Dylan Trotter and Bob Bateman teamed up on a bred heifer

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21A (Polled, ‐.4 BW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 25.7 Milk EPD), sired by Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of a BXB Dateline Son 65R daughter, bred to LT Ledger 0332 P. Sold for $5,400 to Steppler Farms, Miami, MB. Consigned by Kirlene Cattle Co. High Selling Heifer Calf Lot 3, AMABEC BIANCO 7B (Polled, ‐.9 BW EPD), sired by Amabec Y’s Guy 2Y, out of a JSR Tolstoy 56T daughter. Sold for $3,650 to Bellhaven Farms, Coldwater. Consigned by AmaBec Charolais, Warkworth. High Selling Bull Calf Lot 4, AMABEC BULLWINKLE 13B (Polled, .8 BW EPD), sired by Cedardale Revival 110Y, out of a Ruth Sunrise 53Z daughter. Sold for $5,300 to Bernie Robinson, Odessa. Consigned by AmaBec Charolais.

Kevin McFadden was a volume buyer taking three

John Davis purchased a high selling bred heifer

Kirby & Arelene Hakkesteegt were buyers and sellers

FIRST CANADIAN ONLINE CHAROLAIS SALE

Prairie Cove Online Sale Prairie Cove Excellence Online Sale October 28-30, 2014 • Bowden, AB Gross Average 2 Cow/Calf Pairs $18,700 $9,350 1 Bred Cow 5,000 5,000 3 Bred Heifers 17,500 5,833 3 1/2 Heifer Calves 28,250 8,071 9 1/2 Lots $69,450 $7,311 12 Embryos $9,600 $813 14 Doses Semen $2,250 $413 5 Clubby Heifer Calves $21,500 $4,300 1 Clubby Steer 2,800 2,800 Total Sale Gross

$105,750

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Prairie Cove Charolais, Bowden, Alberta, held the very first Charolais online sale in Canada with great results. Interest from across North America saw sales to five provinces and one state. From purebred genetics to clubby calves, the quality was high. Much of the program has been embryo transplant with name brand genetics. Quality photos and videos were essential to the sales success. High Selling Cow/Calf Pair Lot 18, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 911W (21.8 Milk EPD), sired by JSR Trophy 88T, out of Sparrows Krystal 116R, bred to Gerrard Pastor 35Z. Sold for $6,000 to Greiner Farms, IA. Lot 19, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 408B (89 YW EPD, 23.5 Milk EPD), sired by HTA Vegas 134Y. Sold for $4,000 to Rainalta Charolais, Rainer. High Selling Bred Heifer Lot 14, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 320A

(3rd Gen. Polled, ET, 48 WW EPD, 95 YW EPD), sired by HTA Vegas 134Y, out of Sparrows Tempest 174K), bred to TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET. Sold for $7,000 to Charmils Charolais, Kenaston, SK. High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 2, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 410B (Polled, ET, 26.6 Milk EPD), sired by TR Mr Fire Water 5792R, out of Stauffers Madison 85M. Sold for $9,250 for 1/2 interest to Billy Fleming, Spruce Grove, AB. Lot 3, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 404B (Polled, ET, 49 WW EPD, 24.1 Milk EPD), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of Sparrows Krystal 116R. Sold for $8,000 to Fourthlane Farms, Consecon, ON and Melbar Farms, Ameliasburg, ON. Lot 4, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 403B (Polled, ET), sired by TR Mr Fire Water 5792R, out of Sparrows Krystal 116R. Sold for $6,000 to Circle Cee Charolais, Lamont. High Selling Clubby Heifer Calf Lot 6, Foxy, sired by MONOPOLY, out of MISS PRAIRIE COVE 3Y. Sold for $7,400 to Greiner Farms, IA.

High Selling Embryos Lot 23 & 24, 3 MISS PRAIRIE COVE 3Y X GERRARD PASTOR 35Z & 3 by TR PZC MR TURTON 0794 ET. Sold for $950 each to Cas‐Bar Farms, Blaine Lake, SK. High Selling Semen Lot 28, WINN MANS LANZA 610S. 2 straws sold for $600 each to Borderland Cattle Co., Rockglen, SK.

Barry Baldwin & Scott Colton teamed up on the second high selling heifer calf

Deb & Stephen Cholak selected the third high selling heifer calf

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Billy Fleming bought the high selling heifer calf

Glen Mills purchased the high selling bred heifer

Bill Swenson added two to his Rainalta herd

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STEADY SALE

Hicks Charolais Sale Hicks Charolais Herd Reduction Sale November 22, 2014 • Listowel, ON Gross Average 20 Cow/Calf Pairs $127,950 $6,398 7 Bred Cows 24,000 3,429 7 Bred Heifers 25,800 3,686 1 Heifer Calf 3,500 3,500

With interest from across the country and a good crowd from Ontario and Quebec, the herd reduction sale for Hicks Charolais was very good. Many volume buyers took advantage of the quality offering with a strong commercial floor on the females. A powerful set of calves on side of females in their working clothes were sold. The bull calves averaged nearly $3,700. Every female that wasn’t Homozygous polled was sold from the herd. High Selling Cow/Calf Pairs Lot 29, HICKS TAZER 27Z (3rd Gen. Polled, 1.2 BW EPD, 24.8 Milk EPD), sired by WESC Hicks Revolver 14R, out of a Bridor Monty 29M daughter, bred to KCM Tribulation 937W. Sold for $3,400 to Double C Ranch, Omemee. Lot 29A, HICKS BULLET 24B (4th Gen. Polled, 98 lb. BW, 25.2 Milk

EPD), sired by KCM Tribulation 937W. Sold for $7,200 to Eric Johnson, West Lorne. Lot 1, HICKS WIDGET 27W (3rd Gen. Polled, 92 YW EPD), sired by Sparrows Vintage 75R, out of a KCM Rio Chico 429P daughter, bred to KCM Tribulation 937W. Sold for $5,100 to Macks Charolais, Campbellford. Lot 1A, HICKS BRILLIANCE 52B (4th Gen. Polled, 24. 1 Milk EPD), sired by KCM Tribulation 937W. Sold for $3,300 to John Fuller, Palmerston. Lot 11, WAT‐CHA PARK AVENUE 16P (Double Polled), sired by WCR Prime Cut 763 Pld, out of a JBJ AJ 797G daughter, bred to Hicks Revolver 14R. Sold for $3,800 to Double C Ranch. Lot 11A, HICKS BUCKET 25B (3rd Gen. Polled, 106 lb. BW), sired by Hicks Revolver 14R. Sold for $4,200 to Double C Ranch. High Selling Bred Cow Lot 6, HICKS WINTER BASH 53W (3rd Gen. Polled, 91 YW EPD, 28.6 Milk EPD), sired by Sparrows Vintage Eric Johnston bought the high selling 75R, out of a

Bryan Hicks visits with John Fuller who selected four heifer calves

Bradley, Sheryl, Bryce & Harry Fergus selected four including the high selling bred heifer

35 Lots

$181,150

$5,176

Auctioneer: David Carson Sale Manager: By Livestock

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Hicks Kasino 11K daughter, bred to KCM Tribulation 937W. Sold for $4,900 to Dwayne Horst, Arthur. High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 36, HICKS BENEVOLENT 35A (3rd Gen. Polled, 104 YW EPD, 27.4 Milk EPD), sired by Winn Mans Quigley 539X, out of a Pleasant Dawn Morgan 15S daughter, bred to Hicks Revolver 14R. Sold for $4,600 to Harry Fergus, Laurel. Lot 34, HICKS ASTEROID 27A (3rd Gen. Polled), sired by KCM Tribulation 937W, out of a RA Big Cat 9017 Pld daughter, bred to Hicks Revolver 14R. Sold for $4,000 to The Maples Charolais, Frankville. Lot 37, HICKS ANNA 22A (3rd Gen. Polled, 24.2 Milk EPD), sired by KCM Tribulation 937W, out of a HICKS Kasino 11K daughter, bred to Hicks Revolver 14R. Sold for $4,000 to The Maples Charolais.

Barry Potter took three to Northern Ontario

Mark & Stephanie Frost took three to Quebec

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Wayne Mack purchased two including the high selling female

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Canadian Western Agribition Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show November 28, 2014 • Regina, SK Judges: Vern & Riley Lafrentz, Beinfait 110 Entries (Double Point BOSS Show)

Females Born in 2014 Split 1 1. CRG BARELY LEGAL 69B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Oattes Cattle, Cobden, ON; 2. SOS HOT MESS 50B (VFF Vikse Ice 189Z), Springside Farms, Salmon Arm, BC; 3. HRJ MISS FANCY 433B (WC Doubletree 2009P), Johnson Charolais, Barrhead, AB; 4. PFC MISS BIANCA 403B (SRK Solid 12U), Phillips Farms, Estevan & Hawkins Cattle Co., Glenavon; 5. JONES REMEDY 408B (Whitecap Concept 42Y), Jones Charolais, Gull Lake & White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw. Females Born in 2014 Split 2 JWX BACHELORETTE 747B (GCC Pastor 35Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite; 2. ELDER’S PRINCESS 359B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Elder Charolais Farms, Coronach; 3. MVY SPECIAL LADY 63B (SVY Epic Pld 127Y), McAvoy Charolais, Arelee; 4. SOS PRADA 58B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms; 5. JMB MS

TANGERINE 417B (CS Mango 256M), JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB & Fun Bus Syndicate. Females Born in 2014 Split 3 1. LAE BLUSH 464B (Sparrows Landmark 963W), Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston; 2. LAE BLITZ 459B (Merit Roundup 9508W), Horseshoe E Charolais; 3. JWX I’M SO FANCY 983B (CSS Sir Navigator 20Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais & McCaw Livestock, Whitewood; 4. JWX BEACHIN 183B (GCC Pastor 35Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais & Mutrie Farms, Glenavon; 5. HC BABYFACE 464B (SVY Northstar 153Y), Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB & Kirlene Cattle, Brighton, ON. Junior Futurity Champion Female CRG BARELY LEGAL 69B, Oattes Cattle Reserve Junior Futurity Champion Female SOS HOT MESS 50B, Springside Farms

963W), Horseshoe E Charolais & Ferme Palerme, Gatineau, QC; 3. TWN BAMBI 13B (LAE Wichita 911W), Sunblade Charolais/Sun Tek Livestock Foxwarren, MB; 4. ELDER’S AGATHA 314B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Elder Charolais Farms; 5. ROLLIN ACRES LIZZIE 23B (SCF You Betcha 94Y), Rollin; Acres Charolais, Shelburne, ON. Females Born in 2014 Split 5 1. ELDER’S PIZZAZ 306B (Sparrows Nixon 111Y), Elder Charolais Farms & Wrangler Charolais, Westlock, AB; 2. JMB MS DATELINE 403B (BXB Dateline Son 65R), JMB Charolais; 3. PLEASANT DAWN SANA 816B (Pleasant Dawn Splendor 53Z), Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB & Mutrie Farms, Glenavon; 4. STEPPLER MISS 38B (Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z), Steppler Farms, Miami, MB; 5. SOS SHEER PERFECTION 35B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms.

Females Born in 2014 Split 4 1. C2 KENZIE 13B (LT Ledger 033P), C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB & Wood River Charolais, McCord; 2. LAE BLOSSOM 430B (LAE Landmark

Females Born in 2014 Split 6 1. MVY RHONDA 3B (MVY Vennom 21Z), McAvoy Charolais & Graham Family Holdings, Macoun; 2. BRIDOR

Junior Futurity Champion Female – CRG BARELY LEGAL 69B, Oattes Cattle

Senior Futurity Champion Female – MVY RHONDA 3B, McAvoy Charolais & Graham Family Holdings

Junior Champion Female – WSS ANNABELLE 355A, Rollin’ Acres Charolais & Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle

Reserve Junior Futurity Champion Female – SOS HOT MESS 50B, Springside Farms

Reserve Senior Futurity Champion Female – C2 KENZIE 13B, C2 Charolais & Wood River Charolais

Reserve Junior Champion Female – JWX ABBY 706A, Wilgenbusch Charolais

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BUBBA 22B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Gold‐Bar Livestock, Victoria Harbour, ON & Bridor Charolais, Mount Forest, ON; 3. CRG STOPPIN’ TRAFFIC 10B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Oattes Cattle & Flat‐Top Cattle Co., Herbert; 4. SOS OOH BETSY 62B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms; 5. STEPPLER MISS BROOKE 30B (Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z), Steppler Farms Ltd. & Clipper Cattle Co., Fillmore. Senior Futurity Champion Female MVY RHONDA 3B, McAvoy Charolais & Graham Family Holdings Reserve Senior Futurity Champion Female C2 KENZIE 13B, C2 Charolais & Wood River Charolais Females Born in 2013 Split 1 1. JWX ABBY 706A (KCM Ultimate 144Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 2. JWX I LOVE IT 808A (TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 3. HRJ MISS ELVIRA 29A (Sparrows Kingston 139Y), Johnson Charolais; 4. WHITECAP MS HARMONY 44A (Whitecap Certainty 263Y), White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw; 5. ROSSO MS MELISSA 39A (Merit Roundup 9508W), Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw. Females Born in 2013 Split 2 1. WSS ANNABELLE 355A (Steppler Ultimate 75X), Rollin’ Acres Charolais

& Dudgeon‐Snobelen Land & Cattle, Ripley, ON; 2. LAE ADELIDA ROSE 304A (Merit Roundup 9508W), Horseshoe E Charolais; 3. STEPPLER MISS 104A (Sparrows Seminole 927W), Steppler Farms Ltd. & Dale McKay, Brandon; 4. McTAVISH SIGNATURE 23A (Pleasant Dawn Magnum 49Y), McTavish Charolais, Moosomin & Pro‐Char Charolais, Glenevis, AB; 5. ROLLIN’ ACRES HARMANY 32A (PCFL Wildfire 9T), Rollin Acres Charolais & Stephen Charolais Farms, Moosomin. Junior Champion Female WSS ANNABELLE 355A, Rollin’ Acres Charolais & Dudgeon‐Snobelen Land & Cattle Reserve Junior Champion Female JWX ABBY 706A, Wilgenbusch Charolais Females Born in 2012 with Calf Split 1 1. PZC TR DESIRAE 012 (CML Diablo 2X, calf ‐ Gerrard Pastor 35Z), McLeod Livestock, Cochrane, AB; 2. JIL FIRED UP 22Z (TR Mr Fire Water 5792 RET, calf ‐ Merit Roundup 9508W), Horesehoe E Charolais; 3. SKW NIKKI 26Z (Steppler 83U, calf ‐ KEYS All State 149X), CK Stock Farms, Candiac; 4. ROSSO MS ZENA 55Z (LAE X‐ Ceptional 46X, calf ‐ Merit Roundup 9508W), Rosso Charolais; 5. CLIPPERS ZIPPY 1Z (BXB Dateline Son 65R,

calf ‐ ECEE Yukon Jack 60N), Clipper Cattle Co. Females Born in 2012 with Calf Split 2 1. McTAVISH LISA 6W (MNE Park Model 50P, calf ‐ Merit 9874W), McTavish Charolais. Senior Champion Female PZC TR DESIRAE 012, McLeod Livestock Reserve Senior Champion Female JIL FIRED UP 22Z, Horesehoe E Charolais Grand Champion Female PZC TR DESIRAE 012, McLeod Livestock Reserve Grand Champion Female JIL FIRED UP 22Z, Horesehoe E Charolais Bulls Born in 2014 Split 1 1. MCTAVISH TRUE NORTH 113B (SVY Monument Pld 159Y), McTavish Charolais; 2. JWX DAY DRINKIN 1051B (TR Mr Do It All 2705Z ET), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 3. PCC ARMOR 418B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Prairie Cove Charolais, Bowden, AB; 4. CRG FRESH PRINCE 42B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Oattes Cattle; 5. JMB RENAISSANCE 444B (KRF What‐A‐Boy 104Y), JMB Charolais. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 2 1. JWX PLAY IT AGAIN 135B (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET),

Grand & Senior Champion Female – PZC TR DESIRAE 012, McLeod Livestock

Junior Futurity Champion Bull – MVY BIG NEWS 47B, McAvoy Charolais

Senior Futurity Champion Bull – PCC YUKON 405B, Prairie Cove Charolais

Reserve Grand & Reserve Senior Champion Female – JIL FIRED UP 22Z, Horesehoe E Charolais

Reserve Junior Futurity Champion Bull – PCC ROME 437B, Prairie Cove Charolais & Cedarlea Farms

Reserve Senior Futurity Champion Bull – LAE BONFIRE 423B, Horseshoe E Charolais

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Wilgenbusch Charolais; 2. MCTAVISH HALLELUJAH 79B (Pleasant Dawn Magnum 49Y), McTavish Charolais; 3. ELDER;S BRIGADIER 347B (Sparrows Nixon 111Y), Elder Charaolais Farms; 4. SOS LITTLE BIG TOWN 47B (Winn Mans Chavez 826Y), Springside Farms; 5. PLEASANT DAWN PRADE 604B (Eatons Big Bud 10402), Pleasant Dawn Charolais. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 3 1. MVY BIG NEWS 47B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), McAvoy Charolais; 2. PCC ROME 437B (SVY Northstar 153Y), Prairie Cove Charolais & Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville; 3. SOS #HASHTAG 56B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Springside Farms; 4. HC BRANT 482B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Hunter Charolais; 5. HC BARCELONA 477B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Hunter Charolais. Junior Futurity Champion Bull MVY BIG NEWS 47B, McAvoy Charolais Reserve Junior Futurity Champion Bull PCC ROME 437B, Prairie Cove Charolais & Cedarlea Farms Bulls Born in 2014 Split 4 1. MVY BAZINGA 40B (SVY Epic Pld 127Y), McAvoy Charolais; 2. ELDER’S BANADERO 321B (Sparrows Nixon 111Y), Elder Charolais Farms; 3. LAE OKLAHOMA 432B (Sparrows Landmark 963W) Horseshoe E Charolais; 4. LAE BOOMERANG 448B (Sparrows Landmark 963W), Horseshoe E Charolais; 5. MCTAVISH IRONHIDE 31B (SVY Monument Pld 159Y), McTavish Charolais. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 5 1. PCC YUKON 405B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Prairie Cove Charolais; 2. LAE BONFIRE 423B (Merit Roundup 9508W), Horseshoe E Charolais; 3. CRG CROWN ROYAL 19B (TR ZPC Mr Turton 0794 ET), Oattes Cattle; 4. JWX BURNIN IT DOWN 613B (LAE Juice Box 190Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 5. JWX BOARDWALK 65B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais. Bulls Born in 2014 Split 5 1. HRJ BULLETPROOF 411B (Sparrows Kingston 139Y), Johnson Charolais; 2. ELDER’S BLACKJACK 788B (Gerrard Pastor 35Z), Elder Charolais Farms; 3. HC BELIZE 404B 60

(KEYS All State 149X), Hunter Charolais; 4. JWX BODACIOUS 805B (Elder’s Zeus 22Z), Wilgenbusch Charolais; 5. PLEASANT DAWN RIGID 129B (Pleasant Dawn Radar 25Y), Pleasant Dawn Charolais. Senior Futurity Champion Bull PCC YUKON 405B, Prairie Cove Charolais Reserve Senior Futurity Champion Bull LAE BONFIRE 423B, Horseshoe E Charolais Bulls Born in 2013 1. CML DISTINCTION 318A (Merit Vintage 4065P), McLeod Livestock & Silver Spur Land & Cattle, Encampment, WY; 2. JMB GRIDLINE 310A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), JMB Charolais & Double P Stock Farm, Ste Rose du Lac, MB; 3. TWN ACES WILD 8A (Merit Roundup 9508W), Sunblade Charolais / SunTek Livestock; 4. HICKS ACCOUNTANT 52A (Hicks Revolver 14R), Hicks Charolais, Arthur, ON & Ryan Knoll, Kendall, SK. Junior Champion Bull CML DISTINCTION 318A, McLeod Livestock & Silver Spur Land & Cattle Reserve Junior Champion Bull JMB GRIDLINE 310A, JMB Charolais & Double P Stock Farm

Bulls Born in 2012 1. ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z (DWK Till’s Echo 3N), Rosso Charolais; Stuart Family, Cabri & Wilgenbusch Charolais; 2. HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z (Hicks Remington 31U), Hicks Charolais & Majestic Cattle Co., Stettler, AB; 3. WC DOUBLETREE 2009P (LT Long Distance 9001 Pld), Johnson Charolais, Pro‐Char Charolais & Wright Charolais, MO; 4. ROLLIN ACRES TOP SHELF (PCFL Ultimate 14R), Rollin’ Acres Charolais. Senior Champion Bull ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z, Rosso Charolais, Stuart Family & Wilgenbusch Charolais Reserve Senior Champion Bull HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z, Hicks Charolais & Majestic Cattle Co. Grand Champion Bull ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z, Rosso Charolais, Stuart Family & Wilgenbusch Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Bull CML DISTINCTION 318A, McLeod Livestock & Silver Spur Land & Cattle Produce of Dam 1. Horseshoe E Charolais (LAE Land of Fortune 154Y); 2. Johnson Charolais (Clear Lake Elvira 191Y); 3. Oattes Cattle (Wood River Princess 13Y). continued on page 61

Reserve Junior Champion Bull – JMB GRIDLINE 310A, JMB Charolais & Double P Stock Farm

Grand & Senior Champion Bull – ROSSO DOUBLE DOWN 8Z, Rosso Charolais, Stuart Family & Wilgenbusch Charolais

Reserve Senior Champion Bull – HICKS ZEALANDER 44Z, Hicks Charolais & Majestic Cattle Co.

Reserve Grand & Junior Champion Bull – CML DISTINCTION 318A, McLeod Livestock & Silver Spur Land & Cattle

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HIGHEST AVERAGE IN OVER 20 YEARS

Agribition Sale Canadian Western Agribition Sale November 27, 2014 • Regina, SK Gross Average 1 Bred Cow $32,500 $32,500 3 Bred Heifers 32,100 10,700 13 Heifer Calves 92,850 7,142

Wow, what a fun sale! This sale had the largest crowd we have seen at an Agribition sale in many years sitting in to bid on the high quality offering put forth. The enthusiasm and anticipation was great with interest from across North America and cattle sold into five provinces. Eight of the 13 heifer calves sold for over $7,000. High Selling Bred Cow Lot 1, Pick of the A. Sparrow Farms cowherd. Sold for $32,500 to McCaw Livestock, Whitewood & Graham Family Holdings, Macoun. Consigned by A. Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy. High Selling Bred Heifer Lot 4, STEPPLER MISS 104A (Double Polled, .8 BW EPD, 1,704 lb.,

2014 Res. National Grand Champion Female), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Berlin 30M daughter, bred to LT Blue Value 7903 ET. Sold for $18,000 to Dale & Natalie McKay, Brandon, MB. Consigned by Steppler Farms, Miami, MB. High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 7, JWX I’M SO FANCY 983B (Double Polled, 29.1 Milk EPD, 1,020 lb.), sired by CSS Sir Navigator 20Y, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $13,000 to McCaw Livestock. Consigned by Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite. Lot 6, CRG STOPPIN’ TRAFFIC 10B (Double Polled, 960 lb.), sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $8,600 to Flat‐Top Cattle Co., Herbert. Consigned by Oattes Charolais, Cobden, ON. Lot 9, LAE BLOSSOM 430B (Polled, 52 WW EPD, 98 YW EPD, 24.1 Milk EPD, 1,028 lb.), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an MNE Pocatello 23P daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Ferme Palerme, Gatineau,

QC. Consigned by Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston. Lot 16, MVY RHONDA 3B (Double Polled, ‐.1 BW EPD, 23.7 Milk EPD, 946 lb.), sired by MVY Vennom 21Z, out of a PCC Balistik 441P daughter. Sold for $8,200 to Graham Family Holdings. Lot 12, PLEASANT DAWN SANA 816B (3rd Gen. Polled, .1 BW EPD, 22.7 Milk EPD, 1,016 lb.), sired by Pleasantdawn Splendor 53Z, out of a WCR Sir Impressive 8191P daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Mutrie Farms, Glenavon. Consigned by Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB.

Tyler & Suzanne Smyth bought the second high selling heifer calf

Mathieu & Etienne Palerme took the third high selling heifer calf to Quebec

Wade & Richard Sydorko selected a top heifer calf

17 Lots

$157,450

$9,262

Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

Steven Knutson, Colin McCaw & Joelle Graham purchased three lots among them

AGRIBITION SHOW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 60 Breeder’s Herd 1. Horseshoe E Charolais; 2. McAvoy Charolais; 3. Wilgenbusch Charolais; 4. Oattes Charolais; 5. Steppler Farms Ltd.

Get of Sire 1. Horseshoe E Charolais (Merit Roundup 9508W); 2. Oattes Cattle (TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET); 3. Johnson Charolais (Sparrows Kingston 139Y); 4. Steppler Farms Ltd. (Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z). Charolais Banner • December 2014

Premier Breeder Horseshoe E Charolais Premier Exhibitor Wilgenbusch Charolais

NEWS

Fall Highlights Evans Wins Agribition Scholarship Canadian Western Agribition announced Shae‐Lynn Evans was a 2014 CWA scholarship recipient. Every year, CWA awards $1,500 post‐ secondary scholarships to future leaders of agriculture who have participated in the show. Shae‐Lynn has been involved with the show for nine years through junior beef events and exhibiting Charolais cattle with her family from Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston. Wilgenbusch Wins Reserve Bull Calf in the Manitoba Livestock Expo All Breeds Jackpot Show

Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock Show 2014 September 28, 2014 • Swift Current, SK 12 Charolais Entries Judges: Brody & Justine Gardner

Young Ranchmanʹs All Breeds Junior Show was held on September 25‐28th at Swift Current, SK. This youth event brought in 113 Youth Entries and 114 Livestock Entries. Youth participated in events such as public speaking, art, photography, show team judging, showmanship and grooming. Youth also had the opportunity to take in educational seminars completed by the Watershed Authority and a local veterinarian. It was a fun filled weekend, jam packed with games, networking, and competitions. Grand Champion Charolais Heifer Calf – Pearl exhibited by Wacey McCaw, Whitewood

Grand Champion Charolais Two Year Old Cow/Calf – Rosso Miss Zena 55Z and Rosso Ms Zena 6B exhibited by Raelynne Rosso, Moose Jaw Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Two Year Old Cow/Calf – Razzle and Oreo Dunkinʹ exhibited by Angel Grieve, Fillmore Grand Champion Charolais Female – Rosso Ms Zena 55Z and Rosso Ms Zena 6B, Raelynne Rosso

Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Female – Pearl, Wacey McCaw

Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Heifer Calf – Borderlands Berry 4B exhibited by Riley Keller, Rockglen JWX BURNIN IT DOWN 613B (LAE Juice Box 190Y), Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK

Grand Champion Charolais Yearling Heifer – Steppler Ms 14A exhibited by Dylan Grieve, Fillmore Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Yearling Heifer – Rosso Ms Melissa exhibited by Haley Rosso, Moose Jaw

Agribition Additions Left: Dennis & Betty Metz were presented with an SCA Honour Scroll by Donna Ross for their over 30 years as breeders and their dedication on the SCA Board and as Barn Boss at Agribition Far Right: Orland Walker was voted SCA Breeder of the Year by the members of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association and presented a belt buckle by president Greg Gilliland

Right: Canadian Charolais Youth Association board members Wyatt Ching, Shae-Lynn Evans and Sara Weinbender presented Candace and Helge By and Craig Scott of the Charolais Banner with a CCYA bracelet and belt buckles for the long term commitment to helping the youth movement in Canada

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian Beef Breeds Council Michael Latimer, CBBC Executive Director

In August, CBBC participated in a government trade mission to Kazakhstan. This is a market that most of you will have heard a great deal about over the last few years. In this article I am going to attempt to provide further insight based on my travels; in terms of market opportunities, challenges, and the people. To fully appreciate Kazakhstan you need to understand the history and how their culture has developed over the past several hundred years. The Kazak people are traditionally nomadic, managing their herds of sheep, goats, camels, cattle and horses by moving them around through the day and returning to the village in the evening. This continues in many areas today. The Kazak people have their own language but maintain close relations with Russia and most still speak Russian. This relationship with Russia pre‐dates the Soviet Union and Kazakhstan was the last country to seek independence. During the Soviet era, large numbers of non‐Kazaks were moved into the region, which still impacts their culture today. In the city of Almaty, there are over 100 different ethnicities. The Kazak people are generally peaceful and do not look for war. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, and Kazakhstan gained its independence, they were left with hundreds of nuclear

missiles and bunkers. This could have been catastrophic if they had chose to distribute them to neighboring countries (see a map for explanation). However, newly elected (and still current) Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev chose to peacefully work with the Russian, USA and European officials and dismantle or move the weapons from Kazak soil. This new alliance and the fact that Kazakhstan is rich in natural resources such as oil and natural gas, foreign investment flowed into the country. This has lead to low unemployment rates, and a relatively prosperous economy as compared to neighbor countries. This has also created opportunity for foreign agriculture producers as the country desired to become self sufficient in food production. Obviously the history is far more complicated and detailed than I have described, but it is difficult to appreciate how the Kazaks operate without considering their diverse and complicated history. Canada has been successful in importing a large volume of breeding stock into Kazakhstan. However, so have Australia and the United States. There is currently an interest in Canadian cattle, particularly for Hereford, Angus and Charolais. They compliment the native breeds of Kazak White Head and Auliekol. There will be increased opportunity

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for other breeds in the future, if the Kazakschoose to move to a North Americanstyle cross‐breeding system. There are thousands of acres of relatively unused grasslands similar to that of eastern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, but there is a lack of infrastructure and modern agriculture knowledge to utilize this land base. Our delegation visited a mixed farm outside of Kostenay that has 60,000 acres, 6500 head of cattle (dairy and beef) and employees 500 workers. They take considerable pride in the fact that they are able to provide jobs for these workers, but they are intentionally slow to adopt modern equipment as to not displace jobs. They are also proud that they have been able to maintain the collective farm from the days of the Soviet Union and still operate under communist principles. In fact, statues of both Vladimir Lenin and Karl Marx still stand in the town square. As you can see the Kazak culture is complicated and varies significantlyby region and farm unit, which is one of many challenges to conducting business.It is important to maintain a presence and promote the ‘Canadian’ brand even when domestic prices are at record highs so that we have places for our cattle and genetics to go when times are tough at home.

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CYPRESS HILLS CHAROLAIS President: Darwin Rosso BREEDERS Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Blake Cedarlea Farms Garner & Lori Deobald Box 294, Hodgeville, SK S0H 2B0 T/F: 677-2589 • g.deobald@sasktel.net Wood River Charolais Murray & Nicole Blake Box 86, McCord, SK S0H 2T0 T: 478-2520 • woodrivercharolais@sasktel.net N3 Stock Farms Lyle & Lynn Wilson Box 37, Admiral, SK S0N 0B0 T: 297-6263

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Sales in Brief Acadia Colony Charolais & Angus Bull & Female Sale November 18, 2014 • Oyen, AB Gross Average 34 Yearling Bulls $150,800 $4,435 14 Bred Heifers 41,500 2,964 3 Heifer Calves 6,000 1,933 51 Lots

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Charolais Banner • December 2014

IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES IN OUR INDUSTRY

Calendar of Events December 15 Sandan Charolais Winter Calving Dispersal, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Erskine, AB

February 24 Rainalta Simmental & Charolais & Guests 21st Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB

March 10 McTavish Charolais 4th Annual Charolais & Red Angus Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Moosomin, SK

December 17 Wood River Charolais/Blake’s Red Angus Fantastic Female Sale II, 1:00 p.m., Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK

February 25 Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at Beck Farms, Milestone, SK

March 10 Valley Charolais Bull Sale, 12:30 p.m., BC Livestock Co‐op, Kamloops, BC

December 17 White Cap Charolais/Howe Red Angus Female Sale, 5;00 p.m., Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK

February 27 Maple Leaf Charolais Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Ponoka (AB) Ag Events Centre February 27 HEJ Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart

March 11 Built Right Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Provost (AB) Livestock Exchange March 12 Footprint Farms Charolais Power Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Dryland Cattle Trading Corp., Veteran, AB

December 18 Char‐Maine Ranching 10th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort McLeod, AB

March 1 Pro‐Char Charolais 4th Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Glenevis, AB

2015 January 3 Manitoba Charolais Association AGM, 1:00 p.m., Victoria Inn, Brandon, MB

March 2 Palmer Charolais with Nielson Land & Cattle Co. 4th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 p.m., at the Palmer farm, Bladworth, SK

January 31 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, 12 noon, Lloydminster (AB) Exhibition Grounds

March 6 South Central Charolais Breeders Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart

February 7 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch “Barn Burnin’ Bull Sale”, 12 noon, at the ranch, Lloydminster, AB/SK

March 7 Wrangler Made 3rd Annual Bull Sale, 1 p.m , Sekura‐Triple J Livestock, Westlock, AB

February 14 Myrhe Land & Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Denbie Ranch & Guests) Ste. Rose du Lac, MB

March 7 Chomiak Charolais 11th Annual Bull & Female Sale, 1:00 p.m., Viking (AB) Auction Market

February 16 Tip the Scale Angus & Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB

March 14 Vente Synergie, 12:30 p.m., Ste‐Sophie de Levard, QC

March 7 High Country Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Pincher Creek (AB) Ag Grounds

March 17 Gilliland Bros. Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Carievale, SK

March 7 Ferme Louber Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Ste‐Marie de Beauce, QC

March 18 McKeary Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB

February 17 Rawes Ranches Ltd. 32nd Annual Performance Tested Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the ranch, Strome, AB February 18 McLeod Livestock & Kay‐R Land & Cattle Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Olds (AB), Cow Palace February 21 P&H Ranching 3rd Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart

March 8-9 96th Pride of the Prairies Bull Show & Sale, Lloydminster (SK) Exhibition Grounds March 9 Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, at the ranch, Olds, AB

February 21 Saint‐Martin (QC) Test Station Sale 72

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March 13 A. Sparrow Farms Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., at the farm, Vanscoy, SK March 13 Neilson Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, at the farm, Willowbrook, SK March 13 11th Annual Northern Classic Bull Sale, Grand Prairie, AB March 14 Horseshoe E Charolais Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK March 14 Rollin’ Acres/Patton/Whiskey Hollow & Guests 5th Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Maple Hill Auctions, Hanover, ON

March 19 13th Annual Diamond W Charolais, Red & Black Angus Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Minitonas, MB March 19 Buffalo Lake Charolais and Shorthorns Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Stettler (AB) Auction Mart

March 20 12th Annual Family Tradition Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., at Rolling D Charolais, Dropmore, MB March 20 Reese Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart March 21 Pleasant Dawn Charolais 13th Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB March 21 Sandan Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Erskine, AB March 21 Ferme Palerme Charolais Bull Sale, Vinoy Test Station, 1:00 p.m., at Ferme Gagnon, Cheneville, QC March 21 Benchmark Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 p.m., Renfrew Pontiac Livestock Facility, Cobden, ON March 21 Northern Impact II Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., North Central Livestock, Clyde, AB March 23 White is Right Bull Sale, Balog Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB March 23 North West Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Kramer’s Big Bid Barn, North Battleford, SK March 24 Steppler Farms 4th Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Miami, MB March 25 HTA Charolais & Guests Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB March 25 Transcon’s 20th Annual Advantage Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales

March 27 K‐Cow Ranch Family Bull Sale, at the ranch, Elk Point, AB

April 4 N.E. Source Bull Sale, 1:30 p.m., Edwards Livestock Centre, Tisdale, SK

March 28 Impact Angus & Charolais Bull & Female Sale, 1:00 p.m., Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales

April 4 Saunders Charolais 10th Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Keady (ON) Livestock Market

March 28 PIC Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Carson Sales Arena, Listowel, ON

April 6 Wilgenbusch Charolais 12th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Halbrite, SK

March 28 Borderland Cattle Company Bull Sale, 1:30 p.m, at the ranch, Rockglen, SK March 28 4th Annual High Point Charolais Breeders Bull Sale, 6:00 p.m., Carmarthen Lake Farms, Singhampton, ON March 28 Quebec Select Bull Sale, Ferme A.R.F. Champagne, St‐Sylvestre, QC March 29 Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Heartland Livestock, Yorkton, SK March 31 Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB April 1 White Cap/Rosso Charolais & Howe Red Angus Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK April 1 Chopper K & Guests Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Alameda (SK) Auction Mart April 2 Hunter Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 p.m., DST, at the farm, Roblin, MB April 2 Desert Land Cattle Co. Charolais Bull Sale, Dryland Trading Corp., Veteran, AB

April 7 Cedarlea Charolais & Windy Willows Angus Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Windy Willows Farm, Hodgeville, SK April 8 Mutrie Farms/Bar H Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Candiac (SK) Auction Market April 9 9th Annual Size Matters Bull Sale, 1:30 p.m., at Sliding Hills Charolais, Canora, SK April 11 Branding the Best Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Spiritwood (SK) Stockyards April 11 Eastern Select Bull & Female Sale, 1:00 p.m., Hoards Station Sale Barn, Campbellford, ON April 11 Saint‐Hyacinthe (QC) Test Station Sale April 13 10th Annual Select Genetics Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK April 14 Top Cut Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., Stockman’s Weigh Co., Mankota, SK April 18 Cornerstone Bull & Female Sale, 1:30 p.m., Whitewood (SK) Auction Mart

April 4 Cattleman’s Classic Multi‐Breed Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB

April 18 Cedardale Charolais 12th Annual Bull & Select Female Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Nestleton, ON

March 27 Winn Man Farms 14th Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., at the farm, Winnipegosis, MB

April 4 Vermilion Charolais Group 28th Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Nilsson Bros. Livestock Exchange, Vermilion, AB

April 18 Lindskov‐Thiel Bull Sale, at the ranch, Isabel, SD

March 27 Thistle Ridge Ranch Bull Sale, Taber Agriplex, AB

April 4 Maritime Bull Test Station Sale, at the test station, Nappan, NS

March 26 Elder Charolais 5th Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Coronach, SK

Charolais Banner • December 2014

July 22 – 25 Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference & Show, Yorkton (SK) Exhibition Grounds

LOOKING TO FIND SOMEONE?

Advertisers Index Amabec Charolais ..........................................68

Gilliland Bros. Charolais ................................69

Parklane Charolais .........................................67

Anchor J Charolais .........................................66

Good Anchor Charolais .................................66

Patton Charolais ............................................68

Annuroc Charolais .........................................68

GRP Ltd...........................................................65

Phillips Farms ............................................14,70

Arntzen, Dean................................................65

H.S. Knill Company Ltd..................................65

Pleasant Dawn Charolais...............................68

B Bar D Charolais ...........................................68

Happy Haven Charolais .................................67

Poley, Chris .....................................................65

Baker Charolais ..............................................68

Hard Rock Land & Cattle Co..........................67

Polzin Cattle .................................................IBC

Bar H Charolais ..............................................69

Harvie Ranching ............................................66

Potter Charolais .............................................68

Bar Punch Ranch .......................................13,66

HEJ Charolais .................................................66

Prairie Cove Consulting .................................65

Beau Char Charolais ......................................66

Hicks Charolais ............................................7,68

Prairie Gold Charolais....................................70

Beck Farms .....................................................69

High Bluff Stock Farm ...................................67

Prairie Sky Farms (Cypress) ............................70

Be-Rich Farms.................................................66

Holk Charolais................................................66

Prairie View Charolais ...................................68

Blackbern Charolais .......................................68

Horseshoe E Charolais ...................................69

Pro-Char Charolais .........................................67

Bo-Jan Enterprises .........................................69

HTA Charolais Farm ......................................67

Qualman Charolais .......................................70

Bova-Tech Ltd.................................................65

Hunter Charolais ...........................................67

Rawes Ranches...............................................67

Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. ...............................65

JMB Charolais ................................................67

Rebuild with Steel .........................................65

Bricney Stock Farms .......................................69

Johnstone Auction.........................................65

Bridor Charolais .............................................68

Jordan River Charolais...................................69

Brimner Cattle Company...............................69

Kaiser Charolais Farm ....................................66

Buffalo Lake Charolais .................................66

Kanewischer, Jerry .........................................65

Carey, Brent....................................................65

Kay-R Land & Cattle Ltd. ...............................66

Cedardale Charolais.......................................68

KCH Charolais ................................................67

Cedarlea Farms (Cypress)...............................70

Kirlene Cattle .................................................68

Charla Moore Farms ......................................69

La Ferme Patry de Weedon ...........................69

Char-Maine Ranching....................................66

Land O' Lakes Charolais ................................68

Charolais Journal ...........................................65

Langstaff Charolais........................................68

Char-Top Charolais (Cypress).........................70

Laurel Creek Ranch........................................69

Charworth Charolais Farms...........................66

Leemar Charolais ...........................................66

Chomiak Charolais ........................................66

LEJ Charolais ..................................................67

Circle Cee Charolais Farms ............................66

Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch ....................70

Cougar Hill Ranch ..........................................69

M & L Cattle Co..............................................68

Creek's Edge Land & Cattle Co. ....................69

Mack's Charolais ............................................68

C2 Charolais ...................................................67

Maple Leaf Charolais.....................................66

Davis-Rairdan .................................................65

Martens Cattle Co..........................................70

Diamond W Charolais....................................69

Martens Charolais..........................................67

Dorran, Ryan ..................................................65

McAvoy Charolais Farm.................................70

Double L Ranch..............................................66

McKay Charolais ............................................67

Sunrise Charolais............................................69

Double P Stock Farms ....................................67

McKeary Charolais .........................................66

Temple Farms .................................................70

Dubuc Charolais.............................................69

McLeod Livestock........................................5,65

Thistle Ridge Ranch .......................................67

Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle................68

McTavish Charolais ........................................70

Transcon Livestock Corp. ...............................65

Eaton Charolais..............................................70

Medonte Charolais ........................................68

Tri-N Charolais................................................68

Elder Charolais Farms ....................................69

Miller Land & Livestock .................................68

Turnbull Charolais..........................................67

Ericson Livestock Services ..............................65

Murphy Livestock...........................................66

Western Litho ................................................66

Ferme Palerme ...............................................69

Mutrie Farms..................................................70

Whiskey Hollow Cattle Company .................69

Fischer Charolais ............................................66

Myhre Land and Cattle..................................67

White Cap Charolais ......................................70

Fleury, Michael...............................................65

Nahachewsky Charolais.................................70

WhiteWater Livestock ...................................69

Foat Valley Stock Farm ..................................66

Norheim Ranching.........................................65

Wilgenbusch Charolais..........................70,OBC

Footprint Farms ............................................66

N3 Stock Farms (Cypress)...............................70

Wilkie Ranch ..................................................67

4-G Charolais Ranch.......................................69

P & H Ranching Co.........................................67

Winters Charolais...........................................69

Future Farms ..................................................66

Packer Charolais.............................................68

Wood River Charolais (Cypress) ....................70

Gerrard Cattle Co...........................................66

Palmer Charolais ............................................70

Wrangler Charolais........................................67

Charolais Banner â&#x20AC;˘ December 2014

Reykdal Farms Charolais................................68 Rollin' Acres Charolais ...................................68 Rosso Charolais (Cypress) ..............................70 Royale Charolais ............................................69 RRTS Charolais ...............................................67 Saddleridge Charolais....................................67 Sandan Charolais Farms ................................67 Saunders Charolais ........................................69 Scarth Cattle Co. ............................................68 Serhienko/Voegeli Cattle Co. ........................70 Sharodon Farms .............................................69 Skeels, Danny .................................................65 Sliding Hills Charolais ....................................70 A. Sparrow Farms..........................................IFC Spruceview Charolais.....................................67 Stephen Charolais Farm ................................70 Steppler Farms Ltd. ....................................3,68 Stock, Mark ....................................................65 Stockmen's Insurance ....................................65

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